<p> Name:______Period:______Date:______</p><p>Our Century: Stormy Weather (1929-1936)</p><p>DIRECTIONS: FILL IN THE BLANKS, ANSWER QUESTIONS, OR ANSWER ANY TRUE/FALSE</p><p>1. What were thousands of vets called that asked for the war bonus? </p><p>2. Many Americans were desperate & American system of government was in danger. T/F</p><p>3. What signaled the beginning of the Depression? </p><p>4. The depression affected everyone! T/F</p><p>5. People rushed to banks, but many had failed/closed. T/F</p><p>6. Many were forced to sell their homes, furniture – everything! T/F</p><p>7. Most people blamed the government. T/F</p><p>8. Aid by the government was not available. T/F</p><p>9. What were 3 escapes for people during the Depression? </p><p>10. What was the new type of jazz called? </p><p>11. What environmental disaster affected the farms on the plains? </p><p>12. Many fled to the plain to the Promise Land of “______.”</p><p>13. There was fear of Revolution, strikes, and protest. T/F</p><p>14. Hoover did nothing to help with the Depression and some Americans left for Russia. T/F</p><p>15. The Depression affected Germany and other countries in Europe as well. T/F</p><p>16. Who offered hope to the German people? </p><p>17. In 1932, Hoover became associated with failure. [Type text] [Type text] [Type text] a. Shanty towns became known as b. Old newspapers became known as c. Empty pockets became known as </p><p>18. Who won the Presidency in 1932 & promised a “New Deal”? </p><p>19. By 1933 ______million were unemployed or ______% of the work force.</p><p>20. FDR said, “The only thing we have to fear is ______itself.”</p><p>21. Name 3 things FDR did in his first 100 days as President to help the people. a. b. c. </p><p>22. Labor was given the right to unionize. T/F</p><p>23. Who became a political threat to FDR by redistributing the wealth of America and promised a house, car, & radio to all Americans? </p><p>24. Name 2 programs of FDR’s 2nd One Hundred Days (2nd New Deal).</p><p> a. b. </p><p>25. Many felt FDR was a godsend & he saved our democracy. T/F</p><p>26. By 1937, the Depression had ended. T/F</p><p>27. In Germany, Hitler had ended the Depression. T/F</p><p>28. How did Hitler do this? </p><p>29. What other promise did Hitler make to the German people? </p>