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Government Responses During the Great Depression: Hoover's Public Works and American Resilience

During the Great Depression, President Hoover implemented various government responses to alleviate the crisis. Key initiatives included financing public works projects, such as the Boulder Dam (Hoover Dam), to create jobs and stimulate the economy. The Reconstruction Finance Corporation was established to provide loans to banks and industries. While many Americans faced hardship with homes in shantytowns or "Hoovervilles," they sought escapism through entertainment, including the rise of Hollywood, classic films like "Snow White," and popular radio shows. Despite struggles, their resilience shone through creativity and community.

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Government Responses During the Great Depression: Hoover's Public Works and American Resilience

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  1. Great Depression Continues…

  2. Government responds

  3. President Hoover • Public Works • Government financed building projects to create jobs for Americans • The Boulder Dam (Hoover Dam) • Rescuing Banks • Reconstruction Finance Corporation • Make loans to banks, Railroads, and agricultural institutions to help restore wealth in the economy • Bonus Marches • Veterans wanted their bonus that had been promised to them earlier; Congress vetoesthe bill.

  4. Life • Many Americans are living in makeshift villages. • Courts hired bailiffs to remove non-paying tenants. • Newly homeless put up shacks • Shanty towns • Hoovervilles

  5. Hoovervilles

  6. Escaping • Despite the hard times facing Americans, they found an escape through entertainment. • Entertainmentand Hollywood • Movies • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (first animated film) - 1937 • Shirley Temple – started in 1932 at age 3 • Radio • Soap operas (Guiding Light) • Songs • Brother can you spare a dime • Temop

  7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncMKymAOy1I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvSqDtaPAKc

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