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WHAT IS BLACK TUESDAY/ THURSDAY?
WHEN THE STOCK MARKET CRASHED, IT WAS NAMED THIS.
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WHAT IS 1929-1939?
THE GREAT DEPRESSION STARTED AND ENDED IN THESE YEARS.
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TRUE
President Herbert Hoover assured Americans that the great depression would be over in 60 days.
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What is the Social security act?
This program gives insurances to retired, elderly, disabled, and the unemployed.
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WHAT IS THE DUST BOWL?
A SERIES OF MAJOR DUST STORMS THAT BURIED HOUSES, DESTORYED FARMLAND AND KILLED LIVE STOCK
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WHO IS HERBERT HOOVER / FRANKIN ROOSVELT ?
THE PRESIDENT(S) DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION.
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FALSE- He was a Strong believer in rugged individualism.
Hoover thought the federal government should offer relief to the poverty-stricken population.
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What is the Works Progress Administration?
This program put people back to work as quickly as possible. Hiring people for jobs such as mowing the lawn or raking leaves.
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WHAT IS HOOVERVILLE?
A SHANTY TOWN BUILT BY UNEMPLOYED AND DESTITUTE PEOPLE DURING THE DEPRESSION OF THE EARLY 1930S
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WHAT IS THE NEW DEAL?
POLICY THAT CAME OUT IN THE GREAT DEPRESSION.
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FALSE- the new deal ended the great depression. And world war II started in 1939.
World war II ended the great depression in 1939.
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What is Civilian Conservation Corps?
Planted trees, built roads, and parks; employing men 18-25.
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