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3.2 Hardships of the Great Depression & Hoover's Response
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9th - 12th Grade
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Sarah Brodish
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Open Ended
Take a guess! What do you think were some of the hardships Americans faced during the Great Depression?
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Open Ended
Based on this photo, who do you believe many Americans blamed for the Great Depression?
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Draw
Circle the context clues that led you to believe that Hoover was responsible for the Great Depression.
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Fill in the Blanks
The makeshift towns built by homeless people during the Great Depression were called
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Multiple Choice
What was President Hoover's initial response to the economic collapse at the start of the Great Depression?
He believed the economy would recover and delayed direct intervention by the federal government.
He immediately implemented large-scale government relief programs.
He resigned from the presidency.
He increased taxes to fund social programs.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following beliefs were held by President Herbert Hoover?
Rugged individualism
Strong belief in limited government
Immediate government intervention in the economy
Dependence on government assistance
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Multiple Choice
What is a HOOVER FLAG?
An empty pocket turned inside out
The cardboard used to line worn-out shoes
A broken-down car pulled by a horse
Newspapers used for warmth
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Multiple Choice
What is a HOOVER WAGON?
The cardboard used to line worn-out shoes
An empty pocket turned inside out
A broken-down car pulled by a horse
Newspapers used for warmth
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Multiple Choice
What is a HOOVER BLANKET?
Newspapers used for warmth
The cardboard used to line worn-out shoes
An empty pocket turned inside out
A broken-down car pulled by a horse
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Multiple Choice
What is a HOOVER LEATHER?
Newspapers used for warmth
The cardboard used to line worn-out shoes
An empty pocket turned inside out
A broken-down car pulled by a horse
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Multiple Select
Which actions did President Hoover take in response to the economic crash, and how did these reflect his values?
He asked individuals to work harder and tighten their belts
He encouraged business leaders to keep workers employed
He persuaded Congress to pass a $160 million tax cut
He called for immediate government takeover of businesses
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Fill in the Blanks
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) mainly provided emergency financing to
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Open Ended
Imagine you are living during the Great Depression and the president is not doing much to support Americans in need. How would you feel? What would you do to respond or make a change?
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Multiple Choice
What was the main reason World War I veterans marched to Washington D.C. in 1932?
To demand early payment of their promised pension
To protest against the Great Depression
To support President Hoover
To enlist for another war
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Fill in the Blanks
How did President Hoover respond to the Bonus Army's peaceful protest, and what was the outcome?
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Draw
Suffering the effects of the Great Depression, the World War I veterans demanded early payment of their pension bonuses, which were not due to be paid until 1945.
Many brought their families with them, and they set up a camp in Washington, D.C.
After the shelters were burned, General MacArthur ignored President Hoover's orders and ordered another assault.
How would Americans respond to this picture in the newspapers? Create a caption or a headline for this picture.
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Fill in the Blanks
By the start of 1932, unemployment hovered near
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Multiple Select
Which of the following were effects of the Great Depression by the start of 1932?
Unemployment hovered near 25 percent
Thousands of banks and factories closed
President Hoover was praised for his response to the Bonus Army crisis
Hoover faced likely defeat in the 1932 election
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Open Ended
Why was President Hoover unable to address the problems of the Great Depression?
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Open Ended
If you were the president of the U.S. during this time, what are TWO THINGS you would do to help support America and Americans?
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