Ch. 23 1930s Great Depression and New Deal
When did the Depression end?
AT THE START OF WW2 AROUND 1941
What was Roosevelt's first plan of action when he took office?
Bank Holiday
Why would Communism or Socialism appeal to Americans during the Great Depression?
Because it eliminates social classes and guarantees income
What does Black Tuesday refer to?
Black Tuesday October 29, 1929 is the day of the Stock Market Crash.
What does "On Margin" mean?
Buying shares of stock with bank loans
Who were the people against the programs of FDR? WHO WERE PEOPLE FOR FDR DURING THE DEPRESSION?
CONSERVATIVES/REPUBLICANS WERE AGAINST. LIBERALS/DEMOCRATS WERE FOR HIS EFFORTS.
What were Black Blizzards?
DUST STORMS DURING THE DUST BOWL
What was President Hoover's view toward the Depression and how to solve it?
Didn't know what to do, people's hard work and charities will solve it. Tried at the end but too late.
What was Eleanor Roosevelt's nickname?
Eyes and Ears ...polio he was paralyzed from the waist down.
Who won the 1932 presidential election?
FDR
Why did the Bonus Army ultimately get their bonus?
FDR on coming of WW2 pressured the government to make the payment
What did the first two pigs represent? WHAT DID THE THIRD PIG REPRESENT? THE WOLF REPRESENTED?
FIRST TWO PIGS REPRESENTED PEOPLE FROM THE 1920S. SING AND PLAY ALL DAY. THE THIRD PIG REPRESENTED A THE PERSON AND THE HARD WORK THAT WAS NECESSARY DURING THE 1930S. THE WOLF SYMBOLIZED THE DEPRESSION.
What did the Emergency Banking Relief Act do?
Government regulation of the banks and help to peoples deposits.
What were Hoovervilles?
Homeless Shelters
Why were banks hit hard by the Stock Market Crash?
Loaned money to buy stocks
What general was responsible for breaking up the Bonus marchers?
MacArthur and Eisenhower
During the Great Depression, why was the government so scared of a revolution?
No jobs no money...socialism and communism had $ guarantees
Why was the Three Little Pigs appropriate for Roosevelt's message of the Great Depression?
Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself..But you must WORK HARD AND IT WILL NOT BE EASY
Who were Okies?
OKLAHOMA MOVED TO CALIFORNIA. NICKNAME GIVEN TO THEM. NOT VIEWED NICELY
What were the three main causes of the Great Depression?
Overproduction Underconsumption, High Tarifs and Taxes, Banking Crisis, and Farming Issue
What was the message behind "This Land is Your Land?"
QUESTIONING WHAT AMERICA HAS BECOME AND THE GREED BEHIND IT. IS THIS LAND REALLY MADE FOR YOU AND ME.
What did the FDIC do?
REGULATE AND POLICE THE ACTION OF BANKS
How did FDR communicate with the people of America?
Radio - Fireside Chats
What was the purpose of FDR's New Deal? These are the three aims of the New Deal.
Relief Recovery and Reform. To provide jobs and get the economy moving.
Who was the Brain Trust?
Roosevelts best advisors from all facets of society
Who was Woody Guthrie?
SANG THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND ... HE WAS A PROTEST SINGER.
What was the Social Security Act of 1935, meaning what did it do? Who/How paid for it?
Support for the needy, elderly, some children. Taxes from paychecks. (payroll)
Who made up the Bonus Army? What were they trying to accomplish?
WW1 Veterans who wanted bonus payment for serving wanted early payments due to the Depression
