1. It’s almost Thanksgiving. Thus, what are you thankful for? Be sincere. What will we learn today? What will we learn today? 11.6.2 Steps taken by President Herbert Hoover to combat the economic crisis. 11.6.3 Human toll of the Depression, with particular attention to Dust Bowl refugees

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4. Discuss the human toll of the Depression, natural disasters, and unwise agricultural practices. Discuss the human toll of the Depression, natural disasters, and unwise agricultural practices. Determine the effects of the Depression on internal migration and political movements of the left and right Determine the effects of the Depression on internal migration and political movements of the left and right Identify President Hoover’s strategies for improving the economy. Identify President Hoover’s strategies for improving the economy. Discuss the protests of groups within the nation. Discuss the protests of groups within the nation.

5. How did the Great Depression affect the lives of Americans? How did Americans cope? How did the Great Depression affect the lives of Americans? How did Americans cope? How effective was the response by Herbert Hoover in combating the Great Depression? How effective was the response by Herbert Hoover in combating the Great Depression?

6. Many people were impoverished during the Great Depression, and many lived in makeshift villages and traveled from town to town in search of work. The Dust Bowl on the Great Plains forced many Americans to move west. President Hoover’s response to the crisis was too little, too late. Many people were impoverished during the Great Depression, and many lived in makeshift villages and traveled from town to town in search of work. The Dust Bowl on the Great Plains forced many Americans to move west. President Hoover’s response to the crisis was too little, too late.

7. 1928 election Republican Herbert Hoover, a Quaker, ran against Democrat Alfred E. Smith, a Catholic, in the 1928 election Hoover emphasized years of prosperity under Republican administrations Hoover won an overwhelming victory Hoover won an overwhelming victory

10. After the stock market crash, President Hoover tried to reassure Americans After the stock market crash, President Hoover tried to reassure Americans He said, “Any lack of confidence in the economic future... is foolish” He said, “Any lack of confidence in the economic future... is foolish” He recommended business as usual He recommended business as usual Herbert Hoover

12. Hoover was not quick to react to the Depression Hoover was not quick to react to the Depression He believed in “rugged individualism” – the idea that people succeed through their own efforts He believed in “rugged individualism” – the idea that people succeed through their own efforts People should take care of themselves, not depend on governmental hand-outs People should take care of themselves, not depend on governmental hand-outs He said people should “pull themselves up by their bootstraps” He said people should “pull themselves up by their bootstraps” Hoover believed it was the individuals job to take care of themselves, not the governments

13. Hoover successfully organized and authorized the construction of the Boulder Dam (Now called the Hoover Dam) Hoover successfully organized and authorized the construction of the Boulder Dam (Now called the Hoover Dam) The $700 million project was the world’s tallest dam (726 feet) and the second largest (1,244 feet long) The $700 million project was the world’s tallest dam (726 feet) and the second largest (1,244 feet long) The dam currently provides electricity, flood control and water for 7 western states The dam currently provides electricity, flood control and water for 7 western states

15. Any dam questions?

16. Hoover gradually softened his position on government intervention in the economy He created the Federal Farm Board to help farmers He also created the National Credit Organization that helped smaller banks His Federal Home Loan Bank Act and Reconstruction Finance Corp were two measures enacted to protect people’s homes and businesses by providing banks and depressed businesses with loans Hoover’s flurry of activity came too late to save the economy or his job

17. Describe Hoover’s philosophy on dealing with the Great Depression. People should rely on themselves, not the govt.

18. What was the purpose of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and the Federal Home Loan Bank Act? Protect people’s homes and businesses by making loans to banks and depressed businesses

19. A 1932 incident further damaged Hoover’s image A 1932 incident further damaged Hoover’s image That spring about 15,000 World War I vets arrived in Washington to support a proposed bill That spring about 15,000 World War I vets arrived in Washington to support a proposed bill The Patman Bill would have authorized Congress to pay a bonus to WWI vets immediately The Patman Bill would have authorized Congress to pay a bonus to WWI vets immediately The bonus was scheduled to be paid in 1945 --- The Army vets wanted it NOW The bonus was scheduled to be paid in 1945 --- The Army vets wanted it NOW

22. Hoover called the Bonus marchers “communists and criminals” Hoover called the Bonus marchers “communists and criminals” On June 17, 1932 the Senate voted down the Patman Bill On June 17, 1932 the Senate voted down the Patman Bill Thousands of Bonus Army soldiers protest – Spring 1932

23. Hoover told the Bonus marchers to go home– most did 2,000 refused to leave Hoover sent a force of 1,000 soldiers under the command of General Douglas MacArthur and his aide Dwight Eisenhower

24. MacArthur’s 12 th infantry gassed more than 1,000 marchers, including an 11-month old baby, who died Two vets were shot and scores injured Americans were outraged and once again, Hoover’s image suffered

27. Hoover had little chance to be re-elected in 1932

40. Who were the Bonus Marchers and what did they want? WWI veterans who wanted to receive govt. bonus early

41. How did the government respond to the Bonus Army? Denied issuing bonus early. Soldiers gassed bonus marchers who did not leave when Hoover told them to go home

43. Complete causes of the great depression poster