CH 32 Part 2 RQ
Visuals
1 756 PC - 757 Chart
WWI changed the global hegemon economically from GB to the USA--
- In the PC, What was Europe’s response to their debt owed to the USA?
- In the Chart-- This represents the Dawes and Young plans (part 1 notes) Who was providing the $$$ in more loans to European Countries so they could pay their loans back to the USA?
2 758 Photo - 759 Map
- Who wins the Presidential election of 1928?
- Which four (4) states in the South, 1st time in 54 years, which had seceded during the Civil War--does HH and the Republicans win due to Religious bigotry--Al Smith, Dem. was Roman Catholic--Despite the Dem’s control of the “Solid South?”
3 760 Photo - 761 Chart
- How much of a loss is the man going to take by selling his car for 100$?
- What is the highest value of the “index” in 1929?
- What is the lowest value of the “index” in 1932?
- What is the loss in # between 1929 at the height and 1932 at its bottom?
- Who is President as the “index” begins to rise from 1933 to 1937?
- What is the gain from 1933 to 1937?
4 761 Brown Box-
- The Great Depression is often called “THE PLAGUE OF PLENTY,” Capture one quote from the Brown Box as evidence to support the the Claim above?
5 762-764 (2) Painting(s) - 763 Photo - 763 Brown Box
- In the Two (2) paintings --What are the effect(s) of the of the Great Depression
on MILLIONS of US Citizens? (at least 2)
- H.H. believed in what “American system?”
- HH in 1930 at the height of the Great Depression quotes Grover Cleveland’s famous conservative principle -- Finish quote -” the lesson should be constantly enforced that ______?
6 765 PC in “examining the evidence.”
-Although Hoover does attempt to use the power and resources of the Federal Government during the depression---is it to help people directly or businesses directly? (The RFC or Home Loan Bank Bill--are two examples)
7 767 Brown Box - 768 PC
- HH in the brown box demeans Secretary of State Stimson’s use of “economic sanctions” as a tool in an attempt to stop Japan in the Pacific--What 1 word does HH use to define the meaning of “economic sanctions” for him?
- WWII begins in Asia in 1937, according to the PC which nation is the agressor?
- What do the papers which are shot through symbolize?
Reading Questions
8 Which nation after WWI becomes the Global Hegemon Economically?
9 What are the name of the two American plans that attempted to help Germany pay its reparations to GB and France?
10 How much were Germany’s reparation payments as required by the Versailles Treaty?
11 How does Germany pay its reparation payments---inflation went through the roof--a loaf of bread was 5million deurschmarks?
12 What is the Long-Term effect in Germany of the vicious reparations mandated to Germany by the Versailles treaty?
The Triumph of Herbert Hoover
13 What about HH’s background would influence him to believe in “rugged individualism” and self-reliance?
14 In the Election of 1928 many historians claim that it was influenced by religious bigotry--find one piece of evidence in my notes to support this statement?
15 How does Radio figure prominently in the Election campaign---one piece of evidence?
President Hoover’s First Moves
16 Copy the second quote from HH in my notes that gives us a vision of how HH will not support the American People---for fear that Government Direct Support to the People will ruin their character?
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17 What is the questions that arises based on the 2nd quote---it is a questions we still debate today?
18 What two “Corporations” does the Federal Farm Board create---and what is their purpose?
19 What does Hoover promise to the farmers when he is running for President?
20 What is the name of the Highest Peacetime Tariff Bill in the history of the USA--passed in 1930?
21 How many amendments were added by lobbyists to raise the bill to the Highest Ever?
22 What are the 4 effects of the Tariff Bill mentioned in my notes?
The Great Crash Ends the Golden Twenties
23 What is the day called--October 29, 1929?
24 How much was “lost” in one day?
25 How much $$ invested in “Blue Chip” Stocks was lost in the 1st two months after the “crash?”
26 By 1932 how many Americans were unemployed? What was the % unemployed in Toledo, Ohio?
27 Between 1929-1933 how many Banks fail---What fraction of all of the Banks in the USA Fail?
28 How much $$$ in personal SAVINGS is “lost” between 1929 -1933
29 Most Americans Blamed who ?
30 What became the song of this era--sung and written by whom?
Hooked on the Horn of Plenty
31 What are the first two (2) causes listed for the Great Depression--remember that these are the causes of every depression in American History-1819, 1837, 1857, 1873, 1893, 1907, 1929, 1987, 2005?
32 In Cause # 9 -- What occurs in the West and Mississippi Valley--what is it called?
33 What were the places people built to survive “nicknamed” and what were their covers to keep warm “nicknamed” as well?
Rugged Times for Rugged Individualists
34 What was HH’s nickname before the Great Depression began--very ironic, for sure?
35 What effect did HH fear if the Government gave help to individuals?
36 Who does HH help---What is this theory called---same as Mellon’s tax theory?
Herbert Hoover’s Programs
37 How much $$$ does Congress appropriate for “public works?” What project is an example?
38 What program does HH veto due to its “socialistic nature?”
39 What is the three lettered program that creates a government “lending bank” which give loans to insurance companies, banks, state and local governments--BUT NOT PEOPLE?
40 What Act of Congress helps Unions and outlaws “Yellow-Dog” Contracts?
Routing the “Bonus Army” in Washington D.C.
41 The Adjusted Compensation Act passed by Congress and due to be paid in 1944 was to help what group of Americans?
42 How many thousands come to DC in an effort to influence Congress to pay their “Bonus” early due to their suffering--?
43 Does Congress give in? What Action does HH take? (2)
44 Who leads the US Army in attacking the marchers and their families on the mall?
45 What is this “battle” called?
Japanese Militarists attack China
46 In September 1931 who attacks where?
47 What is the USA’s published reaction called? what did we say?
48 What are the two (2) examples of the slaughter that begins or foreshadows the beginning of WWII?