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The Great Depression Begins

Horizontales
This increased more than 30% during this time of hopelessness
This suffered the most, because farmers took out loans to meet the demands during war. Then were not needed at the Wars end.
The industry was especially hard hit during the depression because of new forms of energy
A name given to shantytowns in American cities as a slap in the face to President Hoover
Hoover was against any government assistance during this time. he said handouts would weaken peoples self-respect and __ __
By 1933, 40% or more of these had failed (because the government did not ensure them)
While all groups suffered, __ __ and Latinos conditions were worse than whites. In 1933 ___ ___ were lynched
This had become a visible symbol of a prosperous American Economy
This is one of the first public works projects created by hoover which is still functioning today
The stock market crash did not alone cause this, but it quickened economic collapse
The President that vetoed supporting farmers both times he had the opportunity to help with price supports
This bill's purpose was to aid American farmers with government support
This was seen as a source of strength--many bonded together during the Depression
Verticales
A disease that rapidly increased during this time because of a lack of milk
Congress passed this tariff to protect American farmers and manufacturers from foreign competition
A period of rising stock prices
This was approved by Congress (Hoover's greatest economic assistance) to give up to $2 billion to failing companies in hopes it would eventually reach the average American
This happened to many farmers as the mortgage holder took back property if the farmer had not made payments
This did not exist during the Great Depression (no government support)
Teenagers that would ride the trains for adventures, work and escape from poverty
Democratic candidate in 1928 election--career politician 4x governor of NY
Republican candidate in 1928 election--miner from Iowa
This group faced resentment during the Depression--they did not suffer in public but in silence at home
This is a type of credit--you could purchase and make monthly payments--while acquiring interest
This was created to give WWI Veterans approximately $500 each as payment for service---it was not passed
The 300,000 transients wandered the country hitching rides
Term now referring to farmers and their families that packed up because of the dust storms following Route 66 West
Economist estimate that the average person only bought one of these a year