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The Great Depression Chapter 1
The Great Depression Chapter 1
The Great Depression Chapter 2
The Great Depression
Chapter 2
The Great Depression Chapter 2
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  1. When did the construction of new housing decrease? Why did construction decrease? 

  1. 1985; there were not enough materials to make houses

  2. 1926; there was too much stuff and not enough people to buy the stuff 

  3. 1926; there were not enough people to build the houses

100

 What does it mean to sell shares on “margin?”

  1. To lend citizens money to purchase houses

  2. To lend businesses money

  3. To lend citizens money to purchase stock

100

How many Americans lost their jobs? How many were without jobs?

  1. 5,000 workers; 1 out of every 4 workers

  2. 10,000 workers; 1 out of every 4 workers

  3. Millions of workers; 1 out of every 4 workers

  4. 1,000; 1 out of every 4 workers

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  1. ___________ ____________________ and _________________  became commonplace. 

  1. Huts and tents

  2. Cabins and soups

  3. Bread lines and soup

  4. Huts and tents

  5. Cabins and soups


100

What was one of Hoover's “Public Work Projects?” What was it renamed as? What was the purpose of this Project?

  1. Boulders Dam; Hoover’s Dam; create jobs for workers

  2. Boulders Dam; President’s Dam; decrease water usage

  3. Boulders Dam; River’s Dam; create jobs for workers 

200

When did reality hit the stock market?

  1. January 5th, 1929

  2. April 5th, 1929

  3. October 29th, 1929

200

Black Tuesday was when...

No stocks were sold 

Many stocks were sold 

200

Became known as “The Man Who Sold Out Before the Crash.”

  • Herbert Hoover

  • Bernard Baruch

  • Henry Kissinger

  • Ronald Regan

200

  1. “Approximately, 2 million men became “_______________,” looking around for jobs.

- Fighters

- Caretakers

- Hobos 

- Hoovervilles 

200

Who made up the “Bonus Army?” How did they show support for Patman?

  1. 20,000 veterans and families

  2. 10,000 veterans and families 

  3. 5,000 veterans and families 

  4. 15,000 veterans and families 

300

  1. How did the panicked investors react to the stock market crash?

  1. The investors sold 16 million shares in a single day. Some were sold for just pennies a day. 

  2. The investors sold their shares for 15 million dollars

  3. Shares were sold for 1 million dollars 

300

Low rates, low regulation is how the government supported..... 


Businesses 

300

  1. When did farmers become “foreclosed?” How many farms were foreclosed?  Why did this happen? What occupation did farmers have afterward? 

  1.  Between 1929 and 1932; 400,00 farms foreclosed because the farmers had a hard time paying mortgages; farmers and families became migrant workers

  2. Between 1935  and 1945;  farms foreclosed because the farmers had a hard time paying mortgages; farmers and families became migrant workers

  3. Between 1950 and 1999;  farms foreclosed because the farmers had a hard time paying mortgages; farmers and families became migrant workers

  4. Between 2000 and 2001;  farms foreclosed because the farmers had a hard time paying mortgages; farmers and families became migrant workers

300

What was the cause of the Dust Bowl? The Dust Bowl was located in which states?  Where else did the dust cover?

  1. Drought and overproduction of crops; Oklahoma and Texas; New York and Atlantic Ocean 

  2. Burning of fuels; Oklahoma and Texas; New York and Atlantic Ocean 

300

What did Congress propose for veterans after WW1? How did the veterans respond?

  1. Bonus certificates for veterans; veterans wanted to be paid in full right away

  2. Bonus certificates for veterans; veterans wanted to be paid halfway right away

  3. Bonus certificates for veterans; veterans didn’t want to be paid at all 

  4. Bonus certificates for veterans; veterans revolted against Congress 

400
Another word for taxes is...

Charity

Government

Taxes

Food 

400

What happened with the businesses as a result of the governmental support?

  1. Some businesses borrowed more money than they could pay back

  2. Businesses shut down immediately

  3. Businesses sent “thank you” notes to the government 

400

Why did Hoover take a conservative approach to the  growing poverty level?

  1. He was afraid the people would revolt against the government. 

  2. He didn’t want the government to become too strong.

  3. He wanted to become a democrat

400

What was Hoover’s statement to the people? How did Americans feel about President Hoover’s policies? Did anyone support his policies? If so, who?

a . “Recovery is just around the corner.” Americans were disappointed with Hoover’s policies. Andrew Mellon supported Hoover’s policies. 

b.”Recovery is around the corner.” Americans were satisfied with Hoover’s policies. Only the people supported him. 

c.”Recovery is around the corner.” Americans were satisfied with Hoover’s policies. Bill Clinton supported him. 

400

What times does our class begin? 

1:35p.m. 

500

What other industry was affected by the Great Depression?

  1. Textile, steel, automobile, railroads, banking

  2. Railroad banking

  3. Banking only

  4. Textile, railroad, banking 

500

What changed with European businesses as a result of the tariffs?

  1. European countries were unable to participate in American trade

  2. Asia was unable to participate in American trade

  3. Africa could not participate in American trade 

  4. American trade ceased altogether

500

How were children impacted by the Great Depression?

  1. They were not impacted at all

  2. Children left school to work and assist their families

  3. Children were impacted by illnesses

  4. Children were forced to skip grades to graduate earlier

  5. Both b and c

  6. Both c and d 

500

What time is lunch?

12:05p.m. 

500

What time does our class end? 

2:25 p.m.