Stock Market Crash and Great Depression Overview
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What was one major consequence of the declining auto sales in 1930?

  • Increased wages for workers
  • A rise in business profits
  • Layoffs of workers to reduce costs (correct)
  • Higher prices for vehicles
  • What was the unemployment rate during the Great Depression as described?

  • Over 10 percent
  • Around 15 percent
  • Less than 20 percent
  • More than 25 percent (correct)
  • What effect did the Great Depression have on banks?

  • Banks were closed for extended periods (correct)
  • Banks increased loan approvals
  • Most banks remained open throughout
  • Banks expanded their services
  • What environmental factor contributed to the difficult conditions faced by farmers during the Great Depression?

    <p>Drought conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the devastating agricultural conditions during the 1930s due to drought?

    <p>The Dust Bowl (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the economic crisis affect entrepreneurs who thrived in the 1920s?

    <p>Many lost their businesses and became penniless (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a response people began to consider as the economic situation worsened?

    <p>Government intervention to assist the unemployed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the general sentiment towards the government during the Great Depression?

    <p>Low confidence in both economy and government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Franklin D. Roosevelt's primary belief regarding government intervention during the Great Depression?

    <p>The government must help the people during economic crises. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) primarily aim to provide during the Great Depression?

    <p>Jobs and electricity to the southern states. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main goals of the New Deal programs introduced by Roosevelt?

    <p>To stimulate economic recovery through increased government spending. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic theory significantly influenced Roosevelt's approach to the Great Depression?

    <p>Keynesian economics. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Canada's approach to the Great Depression differ from the United States' approach?

    <p>Canada introduced social programs while keeping liberal economic policies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant aspect of Robert Bennett's economic plan for Canada?

    <p>Implementing a progressive income tax and minimum wage. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ideology did the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) promote during its formation?

    <p>Universal cooperation for the common good and social responsibility. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did James Shaver Woodsworth view unemployment during the Great Depression?

    <p>As a systemic issue requiring government intervention. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Keynes' theories influenced the Canadian government's actions during the Great Depression?

    <p>Social programs to aid citizens during economic crises. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did some Americans fear Roosevelt's New Deal programs?

    <p>They thought it resembled communist ideologies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common belief among classical liberalists regarding government intervention during the Great Depression?

    <p>The economy should recover on its own with no interference. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main goals of the social programs introduced by the Canadian government during the Great Depression?

    <p>To maintain a minimum standard of living for citizens. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What group was formed in Canada during the Great Depression advocating for social reforms?

    <p>The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    The Great Depression

    The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted throughout the 1930s. It originated in the United States after a major stock market crash. The depression had devastating effects in both developed and developing countries.

    The Roaring Twenties

    A period of economic growth and prosperity in the United States during the 1920s, characterized by widespread consumerism, technological advancements, and a boom in the stock market.

    Laissez-Faire Capitalism

    A theory that the government should not intervene in the economy and that the free market should be allowed to operate without regulation.

    Keynesian Economics

    An economic theory that emphasizes the role of government in regulating the economy and providing social welfare programs, particularly during times of crisis.

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    The New Deal

    A term referring to a series of programs and reforms implemented by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the United States during the Great Depression in an attempt to stimulate the economy and provide relief to those affected by the crisis.

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    Alphabet Agencies

    A phrase referring to government agencies created during the New Deal to address specific problems, such as unemployment, poverty, and infrastructure. Many of these agencies had names that included letters of the alphabet, like the WPA, the CCC, and the TVA.

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    Liberalism

    A political ideology that emphasizes individual liberty, limited government, and free markets.

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    The Dust Bowl

    A period of widespread drought and dust storms that affected the Great Plains region of the United States in the 1930s, contributing to the hardships of the Great Depression.

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    Mixed Economy

    An economic system where the government plays a significant role in regulating the market and providing social services.

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    Classical Liberalism

    The idea that the government should not interfere in the economy and allow the free market to regulate itself.

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    New Deal

    A series of programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to address the Great Depression.

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    Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)

    A political party founded in Canada during the Great Depression that advocated for social justice and economic equality.

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    Great Depression

    A period of severe economic downturn characterized by high unemployment, widespread poverty, and business failures.

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    Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

    A government-owned electric company and regional development agency in the United States, created during the Great Depression to provide jobs and electricity.

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    Modern Liberalism

    The belief that the government has a responsibility to intervene in the economy to promote social welfare and economic stability.

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    Socialism

    A political and economic ideology that advocates for social ownership and democratic control of the means of production.

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    Demand-Side Economics

    The economic theory that emphasizes the role of government spending in stimulating economic growth and creating jobs.

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    Monopoly

    A situation in which a single company or a small number of companies control a significant portion of a market.

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    Unemployment

    The state of being without a job and actively seeking employment.

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    Poverty

    The condition of having insufficient financial resources to meet basic needs like food, shelter, and healthcare.

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    Inflation

    The increase in the overall level of prices for goods and services in an economy.

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    Study Notes

    Stock Market Crash and the Great Depression

    • The 1929 stock market crash triggered a prolonged depression, diminishing faith in Adam Smith's ideals in many liberal democracies.
    • Auto sales declined sharply in May 1930, causing prices to fall. Wages remained stagnant, making it difficult for entrepreneurs to profit.
    • Falling sales and prices led to job losses and a surge in unemployment, exceeding 25%.
    • Banks closed for an extended period, halting financial transactions and leading to widespread economic disruption.
    • Rural areas were severely affected by falling farm product prices and a devastating drought, creating the Dust Bowl.
    • Farmers lost their land and migrated to cities seeking work, but employment remained scarce.
    • Many entrepreneurs lost their fortunes, resulting in a decade-long economic crisis.
    • The crisis sparked debate over government intervention to aid the unemployed.

    Laissez-Faire Capitalism in Crisis

    • The Great Depression sparked differing views on economic management.
    • Confidence in the economy and government plummeted, necessitating action to boost employment, spending, and economic confidence.

    FDR and the New Deal (USA)

    • The US free market faced severe challenges due to poverty, monopolies, unemployment, and the Great Depression.
    • Franklin D. Roosevelt, elected in 1932, championed interventionist policies to combat the crisis.
    • Roosevelt proposed "Alphabet Agencies" in his New Deal initiative to create jobs, stimulate the economy, and provide relief focused on recovery and reforms.
    • The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was an example, providing electricity and jobs spanning seven Southern states.
    • The New Deal diverged significantly from Adam Smith's capitalist principles but responded to public demand for government action.
    • Roosevelt's actions generated both support and opposition from those who believed in classical liberal principles (no government intervention) or viewed the policies as communist threats.

    Canada's Response

    • The Canadian government adopted social programs to address economic hardship while maintaining its capitalist system.
    • This shift towards a mixed economy combined collectivist ideologies with free market principles.
    • Prime Minister Robert Bennett implemented reforms similar to the US New Deal, including progressive taxation, minimum wage, and social welfare programs.

    Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)

    • The CCF emerged during the Great Depression, emphasizing collective action and social welfare.
    • The party believed capitalism fostered inequality and advocated for government responsibility in economic planning.
    • Its leader, James Shaver Woodsworth, attributed unemployment to systemic failures, opposing individual blame.
    • Facing opposition from some who viewed it as a communist threat.
    • The CCF later transformed into the New Democratic Party (NDP), with various adopted policies like unemployment insurance, family allowances etc.

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    Explore the causes and consequences of the 1929 stock market crash that initiated the Great Depression. This quiz delves into the economic downturn, unemployment rise, and the impact on various sectors including agriculture and finance. Understand the crisis's influence on government intervention debates and market philosophies.

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