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How did the environmental conditions of the Dust Bowl impact migration patterns within the United States during the Great Depression?
How did the environmental conditions of the Dust Bowl impact migration patterns within the United States during the Great Depression?
- They resulted in decreased migration as people were reluctant to leave their homes.
- They had no impact on migration patterns, as economic factors were the sole driver.
- They led to a mass migration of people from urban centers to rural farming areas.
- They caused a significant population shift from the Midwest to the West Coast, particularly California. (correct)
How did the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) attempt to stabilize financial institutions and promote economic recovery during the Great Depression?
How did the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) attempt to stabilize financial institutions and promote economic recovery during the Great Depression?
- By implementing strict regulations on agricultural production.
- By nationalizing the banking system.
- By offering government loans to struggling banks, railroads, and other key industries. (correct)
- By providing direct payments to unemployed workers.
In what way did radio programming reflect and address the challenges faced by Americans during the Great Depression?
In what way did radio programming reflect and address the challenges faced by Americans during the Great Depression?
- By promoting radical political ideologies and advocating for revolutionary change.
- By providing escapist entertainment, news, and information, while often reinforcing traditional values and offering a sense of community. (correct)
- By focusing solely on economic news and analysis.
- By exclusively broadcasting classical music and opera to elevate public taste.
Which of the following describes a major factor contributing to the high unemployment rates during the Great Depression?
Which of the following describes a major factor contributing to the high unemployment rates during the Great Depression?
How did the proliferation of 'Hoovervilles' reflect the social and economic conditions of the Great Depression?
How did the proliferation of 'Hoovervilles' reflect the social and economic conditions of the Great Depression?
What role did severe drought play in exacerbating the economic hardships faced by farmers?
What role did severe drought play in exacerbating the economic hardships faced by farmers?
What was the average unemployment rate during the Great Depression?
What was the average unemployment rate during the Great Depression?
In what way did the entertainment industry, particularly radio, shape public morale and provide comfort during the Great Depression?
In what way did the entertainment industry, particularly radio, shape public morale and provide comfort during the Great Depression?
What broader impact did the Great Depression have on international trade and global economic interdependence?
What broader impact did the Great Depression have on international trade and global economic interdependence?
How did the experiences of the Great Depression influence the development of social safety net programs in the following decades?
How did the experiences of the Great Depression influence the development of social safety net programs in the following decades?
Flashcards
Great Depression Unemployment Rate
Great Depression Unemployment Rate
25% of the workforce was unemployed nationwide.
Shantytowns During the Great Depression
Shantytowns During the Great Depression
They were called Hoovervilles, mocking President Hoover who was blamed for the crisis.
Natural Disaster During the Great Depression
Natural Disaster During the Great Depression
A severe drought devastated farmland, leading to dust storms and crop failure.
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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Popular Entertainment During the Great Depression
Popular Entertainment During the Great Depression
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What are Hoovervilles?
What are Hoovervilles?
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What was the Dust Bowl?
What was the Dust Bowl?
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What was the Reconstruction Finance Corporation?
What was the Reconstruction Finance Corporation?
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What was a common entertainment choice during the Great Depression?
What was a common entertainment choice during the Great Depression?
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What happened on Black Tuesday?
What happened on Black Tuesday?
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Study Notes
Great Depression Study Notes
- The unemployment rate nationwide during the Great Depression reached 25%.
- Shantytowns set up by the unemployed were called Hoovervilles.
- Farmers faced severe drought as a natural disaster during the Great Depression.
- President Hoover created the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to provide loans to banks and businesses.
- Radio was a common form of entertainment for Americans during the Great Depression.
- Unemployment was over 50% in the worst-hit cities during the Great Depression.
- Federal aid was not readily available during the Great Depression.
- The stock market crash on October 29, 1929, is known as Black Tuesday.
- Many families turned to state and local relief systems for help during the Great Depression.
- The Great Depression was not a short economic downturn that lasted only a few months.
- The Dust Bowl was a result of severe drought and high temperatures.
- Hoovervilles were not named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
- Many families turned to soup kitchens and breadlines for survival during the Great Depression.
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