week 5

  • stock market crash 1929

    -it was a result of imbalances and structual failings
    -in 1920s a rapid growth in bank credit and loans in the U.S
    -people who borrow money were exposed and rush to sell shares and try to redeem their debts
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    gold reserve act 1934

    -united states had a bi-metalic system of money
    -silver was also traded
    -gold standard came to an end in 1933 when roosevelt issued an executive order outlawing the ownership of gold besides jewelry
    -Roosevelt wanted people to rely on flat money [paper money]
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    Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1937)

    -he defeated herbort hoovor in the 1932 presidential election
    -major issues were the cultural issued when had before dominated previous elections.the depression was a major concern during this election
    -he took office during the great depression (1929-1939)
    the only thing we have to fear is fear hself. his meaning for this only quote was that the fear they had was making this worse