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The Great Depression Begins 1929-1932

Name____________________________________
Across
World War I veterans that wanted the money that the U.S. Congress had promised to pay them S3
Following World War I, the demand for __________ fell sharply, putting farmers out of work. S1
Hoover's first response to the Depression was to do __________, and allow it to fix itself. S3
U.S. Army General that was ordered by the President to end the veteran protests in Washington DC S3
October 29, 1929 S1
U.S. President from 1929-1933 S1
During the 1920s, many Americans were buying stock on __________, making it impossible to pay off any losses. S1
Political party that took credit for the successful economy of the 1920s S1
As unemployment increased, the only place for many families to receive food was in a __________ __________. S2
Asking state and local governments to provide more jobs and relief measures S3
Down
Government program that gave more than a billion dollars in loans to railroads and large businesses S3
In 1932, a combination of drought, loose topsoil, and high winds caused giant _________ storms throughout the mid-west. S2
Following the stock market crash, many Americans tried to withdraw their money from the banks, causing the most of the countries' banks to __________. S1
As businesses closed, __________ rose drastically. S1
Hoover's second response to the Depression was to ask wealthy businesses and individuals to __________ join forces to combat the depression by giving money to charity and creating more jobs. S3
The Great Depression impacted peace in Europe by causing Germany to cease their __________ payments to Britain and France. S1
Homeless people built wooden shacks on public property and called them __________. S2
In 1932, unemployment for _________ Americans reached 50 percent. nearly double the national rate. S2
The theory that businesses would take government loans and use them to create more jobs and increase wages was known as _________ economics. S3
Throughout the 1920s, industrial productivity increased dramatically but worker's wages did not, causing wealth to be distributed __________. S1
Some Americans felt like the answer to fixing the countries' problems was to reject __________ and turn to socialism. S3