Economy
primary causes of the Great Depression in the 1930s?
-the stock market crash
-banking scares
-the gold standard
the effects of widespread bank failures during the Great Depression?
the effects of widespread bank failures during the Great Depression?
How did the Great Depression impact the role of the government in the 1930s?
The Great Depression made the government get more involved in fixing the economy.
What were the living conditions like for migrant workers during the 1930s?
Migrant workers in the 1930s often lived in tough conditions, like camps or crowded towns, without basic supplies.
How did the stock market crash contribute to the economic downturn?
Loss of Wealth,
Less Investment
businesses get nervous and hold back on spending and hiring. This caution can further slow down economic growth.
Global Impact: Problems in one country's stock market can spread to others, causing trouble all over the world.
How did the dust bowl get its name?
A reporter that was near by gave the name "The Dust Bowl" after the drought that had occurred
What were the main causes for the great depression?
overproduction, excessive speculation in the stock , unequal distribution of wealth, and weaknesses in the banking system
What were some of the major government programs implemented during the New Deal era?
The government made programs like Social Security to help retired and unemployed people. They also created jobs through the WPA and improved the Tennessee Valley region with the TVA.
How did women's roles change in the 1930s?
Women joined the workforce to support their families, but they still faced discrimination and were paid less than men.
How did World War II impact the economy?
it boosted the economy. the govt spent tons of money on military equipment, supplies, and soldiers
How did it affect farming?
Many crops were damage and destroyed causing them to go bankrupt.
How did the Great Depression affect everyday life for families and individuals?
people faced unemployment,and poverty, many struggled to afford basic necessities like food, clothing, and shelter.
How did President Franklin D. Roosevelt's leadership shape the government's response to the economic crisis?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt led the government and came up with the New Deal programs to help people and boost confidence.
What role did women play in the workforce during World War II?
-roles in factories and manufacturing plants
- aircraft production, shipbuilding, munitions manufacturing
How did people make money during the Great Depression?
working odd jobs, farming, and participating in government programs
What five states were Most affected by the Dust Bowl?
Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma
Why did some people have trouble finding work during the Great Depression?
many businesses closed down and people didn't have money to spend
What were some of the key challenges and criticisms faced by the government during this time?
Some people thought the New Deal was too expensive and took away personal freedom. Others wanted the government to do even more to fix the economy.
What were the main challenges faced by Black Americans during the 1930s?
faced systemic racism, economic inequality, segregation, and limited education and employment.
What were some government programs created to help during the Great Depression?
the New Deal to provide jobs, financial assistance
How did families respond to the Dust Bowl?
people abandoned their homes and land, fleeing westward to become migrant laborers
How did the Great Depression ultimately come to an end?
the New Deal, and the government became more involved in the economy, and they set up programs to help people in need.
How did the government's approach to social welfare and regulation change during the 1930s?
The government made changes to help people during the 1930s. They made laws to protect workers, regulated banks, and created the SEC to watch over the stock market.
how did famlies cope with the hardships of the great depression
they relied on the gov