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Great Depression

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What do we call the period from 1920 to 1929? Roaring ‘20s.
What is a stock? A stock is a share of a business.
What does prosperity mean? Prosperity means wealth.
What does depression mean when referring to the economy? When referring to the economy, depression means times when the economy isn’t doing well.
True or False: Just the US was affected by the Great Depression. False
What is a mortgage? A mortgage is the loan to buy a house.
Who was elected president in 1928? Herbert Hoover
What is interest? Interest is a fee based on the amount of money loaned.
What did World War I veterans try to do in 1932? They tried to get their bonus sooner.
How did the government respond to the WWI veterans camping out in the capital? The government responded by firing tear gas and burning down their camp.
Who became president in 1933 Franklin Rosevelt
What did people call the broadcasts that the president gave? Fireside chats
What did Roosevelt want to do instead of just giving money to unemployed workers? He wanted to give people jobs instead of just giving money to unemployed workers.
What is a deficit? A deficit is a debt which happens when the government spends more money than it takes in.
What were “runs” on banks? They were when people panicked and tried to take out all their money.
What does it mean for workers to go on strike? For workers to go on strike means that they refuse to work until working conditions get better.
Why did the Supreme Court rule against some of Roosevelt’s programs? They ruled against some of Roosevelt’s programs because they thought it gave the government to much power.
What idea is capitalism based on? t’s based on the idea that people who invest money in a business should get most of its profits.
What is a drought? A drought is a long period of dry weather.
What was the nickname given to the Great Plains? What was it called after the drought? The nickname was breadbasket, after the nickname was Dust Bowl.
Which state did many families move to after losing everything in the dust storms? Many families moved to California after losing everything in the dust storms.
Why didn’t FDR support African Americans during his first term as president? FDR didn’t support African Americans during his first term as president so he would not lose political support in the South.
What is a hobo? A hobo is someone who went around the country looking for work or something to do illegally.
What were the differences between country schools and schools in cities? They were different because in country schools they were taught by untrained teachers and in the cities classes might have 30 to 50 students.
What is one way African Americans experienced discrimination during the depression? They experienced discrimination during the depression because white people got a monthly relief check of $32.66, while African Americans got only $19.29.
How did the girls in the Secret Helpers Club help people? They helped people by giving food to poor people.
What were the two main sources of entertainment for families during the depression? The two main sources of entertainment for families during the depression were radios and movies.
How did Hitler become popular in Germany? Hitler became popular in Germany by blaming Germany's troubles on certain groups.
What is war production? War production was making weapons and other materials for the military.
Why was FDR getting elected in 1940 special? FDR getting elected in 1940 was special because he is the first president to serve three terms.
What is one way that the New Deal helped America? One way that the New Deal helped America was that they built a series of dams to control floods.
How did women help during war time? Women help during war time by taking jobs in important war industries.
Which superhero was created during the Great Depression? Superman was created during the Great Depression
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