The Great Depression Production fell, unemployment rose, and the economy went into a period of dramatic decline.

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The Great Depression Production fell, unemployment rose, and the economy went into a period of dramatic decline.

Herbert Hoover Republican candidate for President in 1928 Became President

Farming Issues The agricultural sector was in trouble. Rural farmers produced huge surpluses of food that depressed prices. Farmers could not afford to buy goods or repay their loans.

Credit Issues Easy credit and installment buying lead people to purchase goods they can’t pay for. By 1929, Americans racked up more than $6 billion in personal debt — more than double the 1921 level.

Black Tuesday October 24, 1929, the day the stock market crashed 16 million shares were sold on “Black Tuesday.” Billions of dollars were lost in a few hours. Many who bought stocks on margin were wiped out.

Stock Market Crash The stock market crash didn’t start the Great Depression by itself. Instead, it quickened the collapse of the U.S. economy.

Banks Fail People fear that their money will be lost so they run to the bank and attempt to withdraw their funds. But banks don’t have enough of their money on hand as cash. These bank runs cause banks to fail.

Hawley-Smoot Tariff High protective tariff passed in June 1930 that contributed to a worldwide depression. Problem – Other countries did the same thing.

Causes of the Great Depression hardships in Europe and rural America uneven distribution of wealth speculation in the stock market increased personal debt

Bread Lines For many, the only food available came from public soup kitchens or bread lines run by charitable organizations.

Hoovervilles Shantytowns set up on empty land in cities and named after the President

Dustbowl Millions of acres in the Great Plains that suffered a terrible drought were destroyed when dust storms blew away the soil

Bonus Army A march on Washington in 1932 in which World War I veterans seek bonus payment early

Farmers lose jobs … Why? They couldn’t afford to pay their mortgages An oversupply of food equaled lower prices

Hover takes steps to end the Depression. Asked businesses to keep wages, employment, and prices at current levels Called for tax cuts, lower interest rates, and public works Asked wealthy to donate more money to charity However Hoover did not support direct federal aid to individuals.

Family life changes Those who still had jobs lived in fear that their next paycheck would be their last. Those who were still working felt guilty because friends and relatives were unemployed. America’s birthrate fell to its lowest level on record. Some teens ran away and families broke up.