It started
What was the greatest and longest economic recession in modern world history?
What is the Great Depression?
When a large number of citizens tried to withdraw their money, the what was unable to meet the demand?
The "_________________," a period of severe storms and drought in the Midwest, added to the citizens woes
What is the dust bowl?
After World War 1, what became the "world's workshop" by producing all types of goods from steel to textiles and automobiles?
What is the United States?
People that had their entire life what in the banks and lost everything?
What is savings?
Many historians and economists believe that what (increased military spending) helped to end the Great Depression?
What is World War 2?
During this particular time, many Americans began investing in what?
What is the Stock Market?
Many investors committed what due to their huge losses?
What Act provides a safety net for the elderly and unemployed?
What is Social Security?
Some (actually, many) people took what out to buy stocks.
What is Loans?
From the years 1929 to 1932, unemployment rose by what percent?
What is 607%?
Homelessness soared with shantytowns known as "_____________" springing up all across the country
What is Hoovervilles?
October 29th, 1929, was also known as "______________," because the Stock Market fell by 12% as over 16 million shares of stock were sold
What is Black Tuesday?
The President of the United States at the time, _________________, lost credibility in the eyes of Americans as he appeared inactive in response to the Stock Market crash
Who is Herbert Hoover?
In 1933, who was elected President of the United States?
Who is Franklin Roosevelt?