The Great Depression: Hoover's Response

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What was the unemployment rate for African Americans in 1984, and how did it compare to the national average?

50%, twice the national average

What was one way the Civilian Conservation Corps helped African Americans during the Great Depression?

Thousands of young Black men learned a trade through the program

What was the outcome of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's fight for the rights of Black workers in industries?

500,000 African Americans were able to join unions

What was the 'Black Cabinet' during the Roosevelt administration?

Unofficial advisors who were African American leaders invited to the White House to advise the President Signup and view all the answers

What was the 'Indian New Deal', and what was one of its outcomes?

A series of reforms aimed at improving the lives of Native Americans, resulting in 77,000 getting jobs through the Civilian Conservation Corps Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Depression on many Latinos living in the United States?

Many lost their jobs and were forced to leave the United States against their will Signup and view all the answers

What was one way the Works Progress Administration supported Native American communities?

By building schools for Native American children Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the government's reforms aimed at supporting Native American communities?

The sale of reservation lands was eventually halted Signup and view all the answers

How did African Americans use their votes to advance their civil rights during the Great Depression?

By winning higher-level government jobs and keeping up the pressure for equal treatment Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of public works projects in addressing the economic crisis, and which group benefited from these initiatives?

Public works projects provided jobs and infrastructure, and groups like African Americans and Native Americans benefited from these initiatives Signup and view all the answers

The Great Depression: Hoover's Response

Questions and Answers

What was the unemployment rate for African Americans in 1984, and how did it compare to the national average?

What was one way the Civilian Conservation Corps helped African Americans during the Great Depression?

What was the outcome of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's fight for the rights of Black workers in industries?

What was the 'Black Cabinet' during the Roosevelt administration?

What was the 'Indian New Deal', and what was one of its outcomes?

What was the impact of the Great Depression on many Latinos living in the United States?

What was one way the Works Progress Administration supported Native American communities?

What was the outcome of the government's reforms aimed at supporting Native American communities?

How did African Americans use their votes to advance their civil rights during the Great Depression?

What was the role of public works projects in addressing the economic crisis, and which group benefited from these initiatives?

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