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The optimism of the 1920s concealed problems in the American ___________ ___________ and attitudes about the role of government in controlling the economy
Economic System
The Great Depression had a widespread and severe impact on?
American life
Which President came up with a plan to help the nation recover from the Great Depression?
Roosevelt
Roosevelt’s plan to help America recover from the depression was called?
New Deal
A large number of what failed during the Great Depression?
Banks
The government placed what on goods coming into the country?
High Tariffs
People over speculated on _____________?
Stocks
What is Social Security?
A pension or money for senior citizens, provided by the federal government
How many workers were out of work?
¼ or 25%
Who was unable to keep the banks from collapsing?
Federal Government
Large numbers of people were ________ and ________________ during the Great Depression
Homeless and hungry
Besides businessmen, whose income fell to low levels?
farmers
Name one federal works program
WPA
Name one environmental conservation program
CCC
Which of the following happened between 1925 and 1930? Americans sold stock and saved money Spending decreased because the value of the dollar dropped. Borrowing increased as more stocks were purchased Stock purchases stopped, spending on goods increased
Borrowing increased as more stocks were purchased
Which agency of the government failed to prevent the banking system from collapsing?
Federal Reserve
American Businesses suffered when European countries did what?
Matched the American High tarriffs
Many banks invested in the _____________ and ________ protect costumers money.
Stock Market Didn’t
During the 20s farmers incomes were low because of __________ from WWI
Left over food
Why did many people become homeless in the Great Depression?
Foreclosure on their mortgage
If you were hungry during the Depression you could go where to eat?
Breadlines Soup kitchens Salvation army
Roosevelt's program included all of the following except? Social Security Tennessee Valley Authority Medicare Civilian Conservation Corps
Medicare
Why did many people become homeless in the Great Depression?
Foreclosure by the banks
How did Roosevelt influence farmers during the great depression?
Encouraged them to produce less and loaned them money to buy land
Workers were hired for federal works programs to build Government buildings Private schools More ports to bring in extra food More factories
Government Buildings