Great Depression: Flashcards

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Causes?

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The Great Depression, a severe economic downturn that began in 1929, was triggered by a combination of factors, including the stock market crash of 1929, bank failures, and a global trade collapse. Overproduction, over-borrowing, and income inequality also contributed to the crisis.

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Dust Bowl:

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The Dust Bowl was a severe ecological disaster that occurred in the American Great Plains during the 1930s, characterized by widespread dust storms and drought. It was a period of extreme hardship, forcing many farmers to abandon their land and migrate in search of work.

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New Deal:

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The “New Deal” refers to a series of economic programs implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression in the United States, from 1933 to 1939. These programs aimed to provide immediate relief, stimulate economic recovery, and reform the financial system to prevent future depressions.

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