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