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What was a major cause of the Dust Bowl?
What was a major cause of the Dust Bowl?
- Overpopulation in urban areas
- Government policies during the Great Depression
- Migration of people from rural to urban areas
- Poor farming practices and severe drought (correct)
What was a significant cultural movement during the 1920s-1930s?
What was a significant cultural movement during the 1920s-1930s?
- The Roaring Twenties
- The Harlem Renaissance (correct)
- The Jazz Age
- The Lost Generation
What event triggered the Great Depression?
What event triggered the Great Depression?
- The Stock Market Crash of 1929 (correct)
- The beginning of World War II
- The end of World War I
- The Great Fire of 1925
What was the outcome of the Stock Market Crash of 1929?
What was the outcome of the Stock Market Crash of 1929?
What was the impact of the Dust Bowl on agriculture and the economy?
What was the impact of the Dust Bowl on agriculture and the economy?
What was the focus of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's programs during the Great Depression?
What was the focus of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's programs during the Great Depression?
What was the primary focus of the First New Deal phase?
What was the primary focus of the First New Deal phase?
Which New Deal agency employed young men in conservation and infrastructure projects?
Which New Deal agency employed young men in conservation and infrastructure projects?
What was a major criticism of the New Deal programs by the NAACP and other African American organizations?
What was a major criticism of the New Deal programs by the NAACP and other African American organizations?
Which of the following New Deal programs had discriminatory policies or practices?
Which of the following New Deal programs had discriminatory policies or practices?
What was the purpose of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)?
What was the purpose of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)?
What was the name of the National Youth Administration's division that provided limited opportunities and resources to African Americans?
What was the name of the National Youth Administration's division that provided limited opportunities and resources to African Americans?
Study Notes
The Great Depression
Dust Bowl
- A period of severe dust storms and drought that affected the Great Plains region (1930-1936)
- Caused by poor farming practices, severe drought, and strong winds
- Led to massive migration of people from affected areas to other parts of the country (e.g., California)
- Had a devastating impact on agriculture and the economy
Harlem Renaissance
- A cultural and artistic movement that took place in Harlem, New York City (1920s-1930s)
- Characterized by a flourishing of African American culture, literature, music, and art
- Notable figures: Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Duke Ellington, and Bessie Smith
- Provided a sense of community and cultural identity for African Americans during the Great Depression
Stock Market Crash
- Occurred on Black Tuesday (October 29, 1929)
- Triggered the Great Depression by causing a sharp decline in investments and consumer spending
- Led to a massive loss of wealth, resulting in widespread unemployment and business failures
The New Deal and African Americans
- A series of programs, projects, and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1938)
- Aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform to those affected by the Great Depression
- Included programs specifically benefiting African Americans, such as the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Federal Theatre Project
- However, many New Deal programs were discriminatory, excluding African Americans from benefits or providing limited access
Effects of the Great Depression
- Unemployment rates soared, reaching 25% in 1933
- Over 9,000 banks failed, wiping out millions of dollars in savings
- Homelessness and poverty became widespread, with many people living in shantytowns (Hoovervilles)
- The global economy was severely impacted, leading to a decline in international trade and relations
- Lasted for over a decade, until the onset of World War II (1939)
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Test your knowledge of the Great Depression, including the Dust Bowl, Stock Market Crash, Harlem Renaissance, and the New Deal. Understand the causes, effects, and key events of this pivotal period in American history.
