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How the Great Depression Made Jobs Disappear
Elle
@elle_vfge
Agricultural Crisis and Rural Impact
The farming sector experienced severe hardship during the Depression. Overproduction and falling prices created a devastating cycle of debt and foreclosure.
Vocabulary: Dust Bowl - A period of severe dust storms that damaged agricultural lands in the American prairies during the 1930s.
Highlight: Farm product prices plummeted by 60%, forcing 1-2 million farmers to become migrant workers.
Example: In 1932, one in every twenty farmers faced eviction due to mortgage defaults.
Quote: "It was no longer profitable to farm crops so farmers left them to rot while people in cities were starving."
Hoover's Response and Political Consequences
President Hoover's initial response to the crisis was limited by his belief in minimal government intervention. His later attempts at relief proved insufficient for the scale of the crisis.
Definition: Reconstruction Finance Corporation - A government agency established by Hoover to provide loans to businesses and farmers.
Highlight: Hoover's relief measures included:
- $130 million in tax cuts
- $300 million in state aid for unemployment
- The Hawley-Smoot tariff on foreign goods
Example: The Hoover Dam construction project was initiated to create jobs, but its impact was limited compared to the scale of unemployment.
Quote: "The money offered to farmers simply wasn't enough for the extent of the problem."
The New Deal's Success
Roosevelt's New Deal marked an unprecedented level of government intervention in the American economy. The program was built around the "3 R's" - Relief, Recovery, and Reform.
Definition: The New Deal was a series of programs, financial reforms, and public works projects aimed at providing relief during the Great Depression.
Example: FERA provided $500 million to states for emergency relief, helping approximately 5 million households monthly.
Quote: "For the first time in the history of the USA, the president would use the full power of the government to get the USA out of the depression."
Evaluation of the 3 R's
The New Deal's effectiveness varied across different aspects of the economy and society. While it provided significant immediate relief, its long-term impact was mixed.
Highlight: The program achieved partial success in providing immediate relief but failed to completely end unemployment.
Example: The AAA helped increase food prices but also contributed to unemployment among farm laborers.
Impact of World War II
World War II proved to be the decisive factor in America's economic recovery. The war created unprecedented demand for American goods and services, effectively ending the Depression.
Highlight: The Cash and Carry plan of 1939 created numerous jobs through weapons and supplies sales to Britain and France.
Example: The Lend-Lease program provided $7 billion worth of weapons to Great Britain, stimulating American industry.
Impact on Different Social Groups
The Great Depression's effects varied dramatically across different segments of American society. Factory workers faced massive layoffs, with 12,000 people losing jobs daily by 1932. Local economies collapsed as unemployed workers could no longer support businesses.
Highlight: By 1932, approximately 20,000 companies went bankrupt, and 250,000 Americans defaulted on their mortgages.
Example: In Cleveland, 50% of workers were unemployed, while Toledo saw an 80% unemployment rate.
Definition: Rugged individualism - the belief that people should succeed through their own efforts without government assistance.
Quote: "Many took to living on the streets as many got evicted from their homes."
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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How the Great Depression Made Jobs Disappear
Elle
@elle_vfge
The impact of the Great Depression on American workers was devastating, transforming the nation's economic landscape from 1929 to the late 1930s.
- Unemployment rates during the 1930s Great Depressionskyrocketed from 3% in 1929 to 25% by 1933, affecting approximately... Show more
Agricultural Crisis and Rural Impact
The farming sector experienced severe hardship during the Depression. Overproduction and falling prices created a devastating cycle of debt and foreclosure.
Vocabulary: Dust Bowl - A period of severe dust storms that damaged agricultural lands in the American prairies during the 1930s.
Highlight: Farm product prices plummeted by 60%, forcing 1-2 million farmers to become migrant workers.
Example: In 1932, one in every twenty farmers faced eviction due to mortgage defaults.
Quote: "It was no longer profitable to farm crops so farmers left them to rot while people in cities were starving."
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Hoover's Response and Political Consequences
President Hoover's initial response to the crisis was limited by his belief in minimal government intervention. His later attempts at relief proved insufficient for the scale of the crisis.
Definition: Reconstruction Finance Corporation - A government agency established by Hoover to provide loans to businesses and farmers.
Highlight: Hoover's relief measures included:
- $130 million in tax cuts
- $300 million in state aid for unemployment
- The Hawley-Smoot tariff on foreign goods
Example: The Hoover Dam construction project was initiated to create jobs, but its impact was limited compared to the scale of unemployment.
Quote: "The money offered to farmers simply wasn't enough for the extent of the problem."
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The New Deal's Success
Roosevelt's New Deal marked an unprecedented level of government intervention in the American economy. The program was built around the "3 R's" - Relief, Recovery, and Reform.
Definition: The New Deal was a series of programs, financial reforms, and public works projects aimed at providing relief during the Great Depression.
Example: FERA provided $500 million to states for emergency relief, helping approximately 5 million households monthly.
Quote: "For the first time in the history of the USA, the president would use the full power of the government to get the USA out of the depression."
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Evaluation of the 3 R's
The New Deal's effectiveness varied across different aspects of the economy and society. While it provided significant immediate relief, its long-term impact was mixed.
Highlight: The program achieved partial success in providing immediate relief but failed to completely end unemployment.
Example: The AAA helped increase food prices but also contributed to unemployment among farm laborers.
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Impact of World War II
World War II proved to be the decisive factor in America's economic recovery. The war created unprecedented demand for American goods and services, effectively ending the Depression.
Highlight: The Cash and Carry plan of 1939 created numerous jobs through weapons and supplies sales to Britain and France.
Example: The Lend-Lease program provided $7 billion worth of weapons to Great Britain, stimulating American industry.
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Impact on Different Social Groups
The Great Depression's effects varied dramatically across different segments of American society. Factory workers faced massive layoffs, with 12,000 people losing jobs daily by 1932. Local economies collapsed as unemployed workers could no longer support businesses.
Highlight: By 1932, approximately 20,000 companies went bankrupt, and 250,000 Americans defaulted on their mortgages.
Example: In Cleveland, 50% of workers were unemployed, while Toledo saw an 80% unemployment rate.
Definition: Rugged individualism - the belief that people should succeed through their own efforts without government assistance.
Quote: "Many took to living on the streets as many got evicted from their homes."
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Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user