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The Great Depression : 

Interactive PowerPoint Project Alexa Spruit ED 205-08 The Great Depression Let’s Begin!

The Great Depression: 1929-1941 : 

The Great Depression: 1929-1941 Timeline Causes Figures The ‘New Deal’ Other Cures Resource Page About the Author End

Timeline : 

Timeline End

Causes of the Great Depression : 

Causes of the Great Depression Stock Market Crash – After the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, stock market prices dramatically changed Bank Failures – thousands of banks failed and all were uninsured. Therefore, hundreds of thousands of people lost their money. Drought Conditions – farmers struggled to grow enough crops to survive. Reduced Spending by the American People – after 1929 many people were concerned about American economics and chose to hoard money rather than spend. Smoot-Hawley Tariff –this tariff charged high taxes on imports from foreign countries which slowed imports and exports. End

Significant Figures : 

Herbert Hoover – the 31st President of the United States. He encouraged the population not to panic after the stock market crashed. Maintained a laissez-faire stance on economics. Significant Figures End

Significant Figures : 

Franklin Delano Roosevelt – the 32nd President of the United States. He implemented his ‘New Deal’ reforms in the hopes of ending the Depression. Served four terms as President, during which he witnessed the end of the Depression and World War II. Significant Figures Click on the photo to visit the FDR biography from the White House End

Significant Figures : 

John Maynard Keynes – a British economist who believed that deficit spending would revive the economy. Many of his strategies were implemented by the ‘New Deal’. Significant Figures End

‘New Deal’ – Part One : 

Banking Acts – Banks were temporarily closed in an attempt to stabilize them. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is established to protect people’s deposits into the bank. The Civilian Conservation Corp is created. Employed nearly 9 million young men doing environmental jobs. Federal Emergency Relief Administration - gave nearly $500 million to state and local governments to bail out of debt. 3 ‘R’s were introduced. Relief, Recovery, and Reform. ‘New Deal’ – Part One Click the newspaper to view a video on Roosevelt’s ‘New Deal’ End

‘New Deal’ Part Two : 

Works Progress Administration – hired nearly 10 million Americans to construct new roads, buildings, and bridges. The Social Security Act – federal pension system designed to benefit the retired population. Gave a source of money to many of the most destitute people during the Great Depression. Legislation was also passed to benefit Farmers and Homeowners. ‘New Deal’ Part Two End

Other Cures : 

Inflating the Money Supply – printing more money for American use. Deficit Spending – Keynes approach to ending the Depression proved somewhat successful due to an economic boom which put thousands back to work. World War II – the war provided the nation with deficit spending to the extreme. Millions of Americans went back to work or served in the military which spurred economic growth and activity. Other Cures End

Sources : 

http://www.amatecon.com/gd/gdcandc.html http://www.sparknotes.com/history/american/depression/section6.rhtml http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/franklindroosevelt http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ52RVZw5d0&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRw-OQYDe2M&feature=related Sources End

About the Author : 

My name is Alexa Spruit. I am a Junior at Grand Valley State University studying to become a secondary teacher. Ideally, I am hoping to teach middle school Social Studies, or high school Government classes. Click here to send me an email About the Author End