Ch 17: The Great Depression (1929-1940): Help and Review

1. The Great Depression: The Wall Street Crash of 1929 and Other Causes

The Great Depression was fueled, in large part, by the Wall Street Crash of 1929. Gain a better understanding of the factors that led to the Great Depression, including the limits of economic prosperity, the role of consumer credit, failed leadership, and a flawed banking system.

2. America During the Great Depression: The Dust Bowl, Unemployment & Cultural Issues

The Great Depression ravaged the American economy. Learn about many factors of the Great Depression, including high rates of unemployment, various labor upheavals, and cultural issues between populations.

3. President Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression

To combat the Great Depression, President Herbert Hoover sought to implement a positive economic shift through several strategies. Discover his policies which included working together, the international approach, eventual government expansion and consequential opposition.

4. Franklin D. Roosevelt and the First New Deal: The First 100 Days

In his first 100 days in office, President Franklin D Roosevelt expanded federal assistance by introducing the New Deal program. Examine its focus on the financial sector, efforts to save both the economy and people, and the opposition that ensued.

5. Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Second New Deal

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Second New Deal introduced many influential pieces of legislation, including the Social Security Act and the National Labor Relations Act. Discover FDR's Second New Deal's proposals to stimulate a struggling economy and the oppositional viewpoints.

6. The Legacy of the New Deal

The New Deal has cemented itself in American history as a groundbreaking economic form of revival and its impact is still felt to this day. Discover the start of the New Deal, its programs, and its legacy in modern-day America.

7. Huey Long: Biography, 'Share Our Wealth,' & Assassination

Examine the life of the 'Kingfish,' Huey Long, former governor and Senator from Louisiana during the 1920s and 1930s. Then you can test your knowledge of Long, his career, and his assassination with a quiz.

8. Franklin D. Roosevelt's Foreign Policy Prior to World War II

In this lesson, we will explore foreign policy prior to World War II. Be prepared to summarize the rift between interventionist and isolationist philosophies and understand how Franklin D. Roosevelt reacted.

9. Popular Entertainment in 1930s America

America in the 1930s was suffering extreme economic collapse, yet the entertainment arts in music, dancing, movies, and radio were still thriving. Learn how each of these allowed for respite from the stresses of life for American citizens in the 1930s.

10. The Neutrality Act of 1935

Learn about the Neutrality Act of 1935, why Congress created it, why President Roosevelt signed it, and what kind of an impact it had on the U.S. Then take the quiz and see what you've learned.

11. The Neutrality Act of 1937

Learn about the U.S.'s Neutrality Act of 1937, which was supposed to keep the U.S. out of any more foreign wars. When you finish take the quiz and see what you've learned.

12. The Neutrality Act of 1939

Read all about the Neutrality Act of 1939, how the Germans inspired it and how it led to U.S. involvement in World War II. When you're done, take the quiz to see what you've learned.

13. The Presidential Election of 1932: Summary & Results

The presidential election of 1932 represented a clash between the conservatives and liberals. Learn how the major political differences between these ideologies affected the Great Depression and led to federal expansion in the nation's economy.

14. The Presidential Election of 1936

In the 1936 presidential election, Democratic incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt faced an opponent named Alf and other radical candidates. Learn about the issues, outcomes, and significance of the contest, and test yourself with a quiz.

15. Black Tuesday: Definition, Facts & the Great Depression

On October 29, 1929, the stock market collapsed, leading to a banking crisis and ultimately to the Great Depression. Learn how Black Tuesday precipitated and contributed to the greatest economic disaster of the twentieth century.

16. Howard Hughes & Women: Katherine Hepburn, his Wife & Girlfriends

Howard Hughes became a renowned film producer and eccentric billionaire in the early 1900s. Explore the relationship with women that Hughes cultivated through a brief biography outlining his infamous antics throughout his personal and professional lives.

17. Howard Hughes: Biography, Quotes & Plane Crash

Howard Hughes was a billionaire who built his reputation in Hollywood and the aviation business. He lived life in the fast lane, but became withdrawn and reclusive late in his life.

18. Women During the Great Depression

In the midst of travesties endured during the Great Depression, women's roles shifted as they demonstrated resilience and strength. Identify the roles of women in the workforce, higher education, and family life championed by Eleanor Roosevelt.

19. The Stimson Doctrine of 1932

In the early 1930s, the Japanese government began an aggressive policy of expansion in Asia. After the Japanese invasion of Manchuria, the U.S. knew it had to take action. This lesson explains the background and main tenets of the Stimson Doctrine of 1932.

20. The Tariff of 1832

The Tariff of 1832 further divided the Northern and Southern United States over economic issues. This tariff, amongst other differences, laws, and compromises, would eventually lead to the Civil War.

21. Disney's Fantasia (1940): History & Characters

You're probably familiar with some of Walt Disney's most iconic creations, such as Mickey Mouse, but how much do you know about his 1940 film 'Fantasia?' This lesson explores the history of the film and its feature characters and musical pieces.