Our Century: Stormy Weather (1929-1936)

  1. What were the thousands of veterans called that asked for the WWI war bonus?
  1. Many Americans were ______& the American system of government was in ______.
  1. What signaled the beginning of the Depression?
  1. The Depression affected what parts of the country?
  1. People rushed to ______to get their ______, but many had ______.
  1. What were many people forced to sell during the Depression?
  1. Who did most people blame for the Depression?
  1. ______by the government was not available at the start of the Depression.
  1. What were 2 escapes for people during the Depression?

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  1. What was new type of jazz called?
  1. What environmental disaster affected the farms on the plains?
  1. Many people fled the plains to the Promise Land of ““
  1. There was fear of Revolution, ______, and protest during the Depression.
  1. Because Hoover did nothing to help with the Depression some Americans left for what country?
  1. The Depression effected ______and other countries in ______as well.
  1. Who offered hope to the German people?
  1. In 1932, Hoover became associated with failure.
  2. Shanty towns became known as
  3. Old newspapers became known as
  4. Empty pockets became known as
  1. Who won the Presidency in 1932 & promised a “New Deal”?
  1. By 1933 (#) were unemployed or % of the work force.
  1. FDR said, “The only thing we have to fear is itself.”
  1. What was the first thing FDR did in his first 100 days as President to help the people?
  1. With ______as president, Labor was given the right to ______.
  1. Who became a political threat to FDR by calling for the redistribution of the wealth of America and promised a house, car, & radio to all Americans?
  1. Name 2 programs of FDR’s 2nd One Hundred Day (2nd New Deal).

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  1. Many people felt who was a godsend that saved our democracy?
  1. By 1937, the Depression had ______.
  1. In Germany, ______had ended the depression.
  1. How did Hitler end the depression in Germany?
  1. What other promise did Hitler make to the German people?

Post Movie Activity: Based on what you have learned, what would have been the worst part of living during the Great Depression? Place your answer in the space provided.

1.State your claim (restate the question and provide your opinion).

2.Provide at least two pieces of evidence to support your claim.

3.Provide your reasoning (explain how your evidence supports your claim).

4.Provide a counterargument to your position (what would someone else say?).