The Boll Weevil to the Great Depression UNIT 7 Review! The Boll Weevil to the Great Depression

This man had a close relationship with the state of Georgia and his time spent here had an influence on some of the policies he helped establish Franklin Roosevelt

This term means to give into the demands of an aggressor in order to avoid a war. Appeasement

The national policy of abstaining (sitting out) from political or economic relations with other countries Isolationism

This plan was designed by President Roosevelt in order to target issues such as unemployment, bank failures, and homelessness, among other things The New Deal

This man served as a US Senator and is known for bringing several military bases, thousands of jobs, and billions of dollars to the state Richard Russell, Jr.

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) The purpose of this act was to raise the price of staple crops by limiting supplies – farmers were paid to grow fewer and more varied crops. Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

The systematic killing of persons deemed “undesirable” which resulted in the deaths of over 12 million people The Holocaust

A military tactic used by Germany, used to create psychological shock to enemy forces through the use of surprise, speed, and superiority Blitzkrieg

This controversial politician was involved in GA politics for over 20 years. Known for causing state colleges and universities to lose accreditation Eugene Talmadge

This man served as a US Representative and is known for working with Congress to expand the US Navy, and for bringing the shipbuilding industry to Savannah and Brunswick Carl Vinson

This dictator is most known for his “Final Solution” plan Adolf Hitler

Social Security Act (SSA) This act provided wages for retired persons along with programs to provide unemployment insurance and payments for the disabled Social Security Act (SSA)

Rural Electrification Act (REA) This act provided loans to the states that enabled power plants and power lines to be built allowing rural areas to have electricity. Rural Electrification Act (REA)

A ruler with total power over a country who has typically obtained power by force Dictator

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Through this act, housing, food, and money were provided to young men who in turn worked on projects such as soil conservation, reforestation and park building Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

What event caused the US to officially enter WWII? The attack on Pearl Harbor

What were some of the causes of the Great Depression? Farm Foreclosures Overproduction in factories Stock Market Crash of 1929

Which US President is blamed for the Great Depression? Herbert Hoover

Why did the US begin the “Lend-Lease Program”? To allow their allies to continue purchasing war supplies

Did Eugene Talmadge support the New Deal? NOPE! Not even a little bit.

What impact did the boll weevil have on Georgia? BONUS QUESTION

What impact did the drought have on Georgia? BONUS QUESTION