The severe economic downturn that occurred in the 1930s, primarily affecting the United States. It was characterized by high unemployment, poverty, and a decline in industrial production.
The Great Depression can be compared to a dark and stormy period in which people struggled to find work and make ends meet.
New Deal: A series of programs and reforms implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression. The New Deal aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform to the American economy and society.
Stock Market Crash of 1929: A sudden and severe decline in the value of stocks on the New York Stock Exchange in October 1929. The crash marked the beginning of the Great Depression.
Dust Bowl: A period of severe dust storms that greatly damaged the ecology and agriculture of the American and Canadian prairies during the 1930s. It was caused by a combination of drought, poor farming practices, and strong winds.
Whose theories influenced government policy to boost aggregate demand during The Great Depression?
Which of these factors contributed significantly to the start of The Great Depression?
Which aspect of American society remained consistent throughout The Great Depression?
What if Franklin D Roosevelt failed to get reelected in 1936, how would this have potentially altered the course of The Great Depression?
How did the New Deal impact the role of federal government during The Great Depression?
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