Exploring America's Economic Crisis: The Great Depression

The video explores the transition from the prosperous 1920s to the Great Depression of the 1930s, highlighting the economic collapse and its impact on American society. It discusses the New Deal's role in recovery, social and political changes, and the international tensions leading to World War II. The narrative is enriched with personal stories and historical events, providing a comprehensive overview of this transformative period in U.S. history.

What year marked the beginning of the Great Depression with the stock market crash?

• 1933

• 1929

• 1935

• 1925

What were Hoovervilles during the Great Depression?

• Shantytowns built by the homeless

• Prosperous neighborhoods

• Banks that survived the crash

• Federal relief programs

Who was elected President of the United States in 1932, promising a 'New Deal'?

• Herbert Hoover

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

What was a key goal of the New Deal?

• To provide relief, recovery, and reform to the American people

• To reduce government intervention in the economy

• To promote isolationism

• To increase military spending

What significant event shifted the United States towards military production, according to Roosevelt?

• The signing of the Neutrality Act

• The invasion of Poland by Germany

• The Munich Conference

• The Berlin Olympics

What was the primary reason for the 1937 economic downturn in the United States?

• An increase in military conflicts in Europe

• A new stock market crash

• The failure of the New Deal

• A reduction in federal aid and public spending

What action did Roosevelt take in response to the 1937 economic downturn?

• He resigned from the presidency

• He reduced public spending further

• He massively increased public spending

• He declared war on Germany