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| When did the Great Depression begin in the United States? | 1930s |
| What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression? | Stock market crash of 1929 |
| Which industy in Texas was significantly affected by the Great Depression? | Agriculture |
| What were makeshift shantytowns called that emerged in urban areas during the Great Depression? | Hoovervilles |
| Which president initiated the New Deal programs to address the Great Depression? | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| What government program provided employment opportunities for Texans during the Great Depression? | Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) |
| What was one of the major consequences of the Great Depression on Texas farmers? | Foreclosure on farms |
| Which city in Texas was heavily impaced by the Great Depression? | Houston |
| What contributed to the economic recovery of Texas during and after the Great Depression? | World War II |
| What governmental agency provided financial relief and job creation programs during the Great Depression? | Works Progress Administration (WPA) |
| What economic condition overlapped with the Great Depression, exacerbating its impact? | Roaring Twenties |
| What social phenomenon emerged in urban areas during the Great Depression, characterized by long lines of people waiting for free food? | Breadlines |
| Which government agency provided financial assistance to elderly and disabled individuals during the Great Depression? | Social Security Administration |
| What impact did the Great Depression have on unemployment rates in Texas? | Increased unemployment rates |
| What economic phenomenon contributed to the stock market crash of 1929, leading to the onset of the Great Depression? | Expansion of consumer credit |
| Which president was in office when the Great Depression began? | Herbert Hoover |
| What impact did the Great Depression have on consumer spending in Texas? | Decrease in consumer spending |
| What role did President Franklin D. Roosevelt play in addressing the Great Depression? | He initiated New Deal programs |
| What term was used to describe the period of economic growth and recovery that followed the Great Depression? | Post-war prosperity |
| What lasting impact did the Great Depression have on Texas's economy and society? | It spurred government intervention in the economy |
