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What was one major consequence of the declining auto sales in 1930?
What was one major consequence of the declining auto sales in 1930?
What was the unemployment rate during the Great Depression as described?
What was the unemployment rate during the Great Depression as described?
What effect did the Great Depression have on banks?
What effect did the Great Depression have on banks?
What environmental factor contributed to the difficult conditions faced by farmers during the Great Depression?
What environmental factor contributed to the difficult conditions faced by farmers during the Great Depression?
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Which term describes the devastating agricultural conditions during the 1930s due to drought?
Which term describes the devastating agricultural conditions during the 1930s due to drought?
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How did the economic crisis affect entrepreneurs who thrived in the 1920s?
How did the economic crisis affect entrepreneurs who thrived in the 1920s?
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What was a response people began to consider as the economic situation worsened?
What was a response people began to consider as the economic situation worsened?
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What was the general sentiment towards the government during the Great Depression?
What was the general sentiment towards the government during the Great Depression?
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What was Franklin D. Roosevelt's primary belief regarding government intervention during the Great Depression?
What was Franklin D. Roosevelt's primary belief regarding government intervention during the Great Depression?
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What did the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) primarily aim to provide during the Great Depression?
What did the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) primarily aim to provide during the Great Depression?
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What was one of the main goals of the New Deal programs introduced by Roosevelt?
What was one of the main goals of the New Deal programs introduced by Roosevelt?
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Which economic theory significantly influenced Roosevelt's approach to the Great Depression?
Which economic theory significantly influenced Roosevelt's approach to the Great Depression?
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How did Canada's approach to the Great Depression differ from the United States' approach?
How did Canada's approach to the Great Depression differ from the United States' approach?
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What was a significant aspect of Robert Bennett's economic plan for Canada?
What was a significant aspect of Robert Bennett's economic plan for Canada?
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What ideology did the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) promote during its formation?
What ideology did the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) promote during its formation?
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How did James Shaver Woodsworth view unemployment during the Great Depression?
How did James Shaver Woodsworth view unemployment during the Great Depression?
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What aspect of Keynes' theories influenced the Canadian government's actions during the Great Depression?
What aspect of Keynes' theories influenced the Canadian government's actions during the Great Depression?
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Why did some Americans fear Roosevelt's New Deal programs?
Why did some Americans fear Roosevelt's New Deal programs?
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What was a common belief among classical liberalists regarding government intervention during the Great Depression?
What was a common belief among classical liberalists regarding government intervention during the Great Depression?
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What was one of the main goals of the social programs introduced by the Canadian government during the Great Depression?
What was one of the main goals of the social programs introduced by the Canadian government during the Great Depression?
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What group was formed in Canada during the Great Depression advocating for social reforms?
What group was formed in Canada during the Great Depression advocating for social reforms?
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Flashcards
The Great Depression
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
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
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
Keynesian Economics
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The New Deal
The New Deal
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Alphabet Agencies
Alphabet Agencies
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Liberalism
Liberalism
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The Dust Bowl
The Dust Bowl
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Mixed Economy
Mixed Economy
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Classical Liberalism
Classical Liberalism
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New Deal
New Deal
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Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)
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Great Depression
Great Depression
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Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
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Modern Liberalism
Modern Liberalism
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Socialism
Socialism
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Demand-Side Economics
Demand-Side Economics
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Monopoly
Monopoly
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Unemployment
Unemployment
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Poverty
Poverty
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Inflation
Inflation
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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.