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1934; worst environmental disaster in US history; dust storms; Manhattan street lights come up at mid day; storm carries 3 tons of dust for every American alive. Created by drought, high winds, and over farming - the top soil of the Great Plains was literally blown away. In 1936, U.S. farmers were losing $____million per day.
America: The Story of Us Episode 9: Bust Episode Summary: Boom turns to bust when the stock market crash ushers in the Great Depression. Dust storms blanket the Midwest in darkness. Roosevelt's New Deal signals recovery; thousands find work on projects like the Hoover Dam and Mount Rushmore. Hope for the
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Joe Louis. What will transform America into the greatest power on Earth? World War II. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like What explodes across America?, What is forged in the fires of the Great Depression?, What economic group struggles in the 1920's? and more.
- Rebels. This is the story of how, over seven generations, a group of European settlers survive against all odds, claw themselves up and then turn against their colonial masters.
- Revolution. July 9, 1776. The Declaration of Independence is read to crowds in New York. America’s 13 colonies have taken on the might of the world’s leading superpower, and by 1783, America is free.
- Westward. As the American nation is born, a vast continent lies to the west of the mountains, waiting to be explored and exploited. For the pioneers who set out to confront these lands, following trailblazers like Daniel Boone, the conquest of the West is a story of courage and hardship that forges the character of America.
- Division. America becomes a nation at the moment a revolution in commerce and industry sweeps across the western world. This vast new country, rich in resources, experiences a rapid change--in trade, transport and manufacturing--quickly turning America into one of the wealthiest nations on earth.
What bank is the first to collapse in December 1930? The Bank of United States. How many banks close in 1930? 600. How many people were unemployed in 1932? 12 million. How many people were unemployed in 1930? 4 million. What river is going to be damn and harnessed for it's power and water supply?
and public works projects help save America from despair and destitution. The construction of the Hoover Dam and Mount Rushmore employ thousands of people and signal recovery and hope for the future. However, world conflict is brewing in Europe – brought home to Americans by the symbolic boxing match between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling.
America: The Story of Us Bust ~ Episode 9. Classwork. 1. By 1929, more money is spent on advertising than on what? 2. What is the name of the man who is about to shake America’s confidence in. its banks to its very core? 3.
