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The Great Depression Review Crossword Puzzle
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2. The ___-Smoot Tariff raised tariffs on imports but did not help end the Depression.
4. President when the Depression started and who many Americans blamed for it.
5. This organization insured bank deposits.
8. The __ ___ Act was passed to provide benefits to retirees and the unemployed.
12. Nickname for Roosevelt's plan to end the Depression.
13. This Kingfish governor and senator wanted to “Share the Wealth”.
14. The ___ Bowl was a drought that struck the Great Plains.
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1. This organization built dams that provided hydro-electric power in Tennessee.
2. Roosevelt declared a bank ___ and closed them all for investigation.
3. Elected president during the Depression and inspired optimism in many.
6. The __ Army were WWI veterans who marched on Washington DC for payments owed to them.
7. Roosevelt gave radio “___ Chats” to Americans on what he was doing.
9. Organization that regulated agricultural production through farm subsidies.
10. Organization that employed young men for 6 months to do construction work at rural camps.
11. This organization employed millions of unskilled men to carry out public works projects.
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