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Depression and Dust
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The Great Depression A painful time of global economic collapse, starting in 1929 and lasting until about 1939. The stock market crash is generally associated with the Great Depression, but it was not that simple.
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The Great Depression
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The Great Depression A major cause of the depression was the mismanagement of finance in the United States. Finance was the management of money matters, including the circulation of money, loans, investments and banking.
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The Dust Bowl Causes: Improper farming methods Drought Wind storms
An area, including parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, and northern Texas where windstorms caused severe soil erosion in the 1930s. Causes: Improper farming methods Drought Wind storms Loosening of soil
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Dust Bowl The region from which farmer migrated from.
The term Okie, was given to those who migrated to California in search of work.
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New Deal A massive package of economic and social programs established by FDR to help Americans during the Great Depression.
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New Deal CCC – Civilian Conservation Corps
CWA – Civil Works Administration Emergency Banking Act March 9, 1933
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Second New Deal
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Global Depression People gave up freedoms to receive aid from their country’s leaders. The Depression in the United States had effects around the world.
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Review Quiz Q.1 This was a painful time of global economic collapse.
Word Bank Neutrality Maginot Line Dust Bowl New Deal Disarmament Overproduction Finance Great Depression Okie Social Security
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Review Quiz Q.2 Identify this picture. Word Bank
Neutrality Maginot Line Dust Bowl New Deal Disarmament Overproduction Finance Great Depression Okie Social Security
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Review Quiz Q.3 This Legislation prohibited war with any warring nation. Word Bank Neutrality Maginot Line Dust Bowl New Deal Disarmament Overproduction Finance Great Depression Okie Social Security
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Review Quiz Q.4 The overuse of farming land caused thousands of families to lose their land and caused this event. Word Bank Neutrality Maginot Line Dust Bowl New Deal Disarmament Overproduction Finance Great Depression Okie Social Security
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Review Quiz Q.5 This retirement fund was the major contribution of the Second New Deal. Word Bank Neutrality Maginot Line Dust Bowl New Deal Disarmament Overproduction Finance Great Depression Okie Social Security
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Review Quiz Q.6 This was the name commonly given to people who migrated from the Dust Bowl region to California. Word Bank Neutrality Maginot Line Dust Bowl New Deal Disarmament Overproduction Finance Great Depression Okie Social Security
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Review Quiz Q.7 This condition involves the production of goods going beyond the demand for them. Word Bank Neutrality Maginot Line Dust Bowl New Deal Disarmament Overproduction Finance Great Depression Okie Social Security
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Review Quiz Q.8 This term is used to describe the management of money matters. Word Bank Neutrality Maginot Line Dust Bowl New Deal Disarmament Overproduction Finance Great Depression Okie Social Security
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