Who was the president who came up with the "New Deal".
Franklin Roosevelt
100
What was the four day period that allowed the government to inspect banks to see if they were healthy enough to reopen?
The banking holiday
100
What happened on Oct. 29, 1929?
The day the stock market crashed
100
This agency gave young adults employment to work on various conservation projects.
The Civilian Conservation Corps.
100
The Dust Bowl affected this group of people the most.
The farmers
200
Who was the President at the start of the Great Depression.
Herbert Hoover.
200
This group of people thought the New Deal went too far.
The conservatives.
200
High winds and drought hit the country's farm belt and caused ______?
The Dust Bowl.
200
This insures money that is deposited into banks.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (AKA the FDIC)
200
This was as high as 33% in American during the Great Depression.
The unemployment rate
300
The person who came up with the "Share The Wealth" plan.
Huey Long.
300
This group was created by business leaders in protest of the New Deal
The American Liberty League.
300
The person who was blamed for the Great Depression.
Herbert Hoover.
300
This agency brought electricity to the Tennessee Valley.
the TVA. (Tennessee Valley Authority)
300
This person documented the Great Depression through photography.
Dorothea Lange.
400
The person who came up with a plan to give all citizens over 60 $200 a month.
Francis Townsend
400
Who said "We have nothing to fear but fear itself."?
FDR.
400
WWI army veterans that went to Washington to get a promised bonus were called _____.
The Bonus Army.
400
This agency paid farmers NOT to farm some of their land.
The AAA. (Agricultural Adjustment Administration)
400
FDR said this person was one of the most dangerous men in America.
Huey Long.
500
A Catholic priest from Detroit, MI who had his own radio show where he blasted bankers, capitalism, and Jews.
Charles Coughlin.
500
All of FDR's programs to deal with the Great Depression.
The New Deal
500
Americans did not earn enough money to buy goods and services.
Poor purchasing power.
500
This helped establish a minimum wage, set working hour limits, and allowed for unions to bargain collectively. Later, it was declared unconstitutional.