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Herbert Hoover won the Presidential Election of 1928. He only served on term based on the fact that he did nothing during his presidency and he tear gassed World War I veterans.
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The Stock Market crashes.The bottom fell out of the market and the nation's confidnce.
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Established the highest protective tariff in United States history. It rasied tariffs on imported agricultural goods.
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In 1929, 600 banks closed.By 1933, 11,000 of the nation's banks had failed including the United Bank of America.
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The United States elected FDR as the President of the United States. He won with 23 million votes to Hoover's 16 million.
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The Bouns Army consisted of World War I veterans and their families who traveled to Washington to be compensated for their service. They wer eventually forced out of Washington by tear gas and fire ordered by Hoover.
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The Federal Securities Act required corporations to provide complete information on all stock offerings and made them liable for any misrepresentations.
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The NIRA provided money to states to creat jos in the constuction of schools and other commuity buildings.
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Strong dust storms caused by the drought in the Great Plains and the overproduction of crops.The thick dust in the air caused dust pnuemonia, so many citiznes moved to California.
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The New Deal was a program designed to help fix the problems of the Great Depression. It focused on the relief for the needy, economic recovery, and financial reform.
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Congress passed more than 15 major pieces of New Deal legislation which expanded the federal government's role in the nation's economy. It lasted until June 6th, 1933.
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The world's tallest dam was built in the Colorado River. It provided electricity and flood control. It also help grow Califonia's agriculture economy and provide electricity to power Las Vegas.
