1. Who was President of the United States at the beginning of the Great Depression? 2. Describe the process of “stock speculation:”

3. Give a general description of why the stock market crashed:

4. With the government offering very little help, who did people turn to for help during the Depression?

5. Explain how the Depression affected those who lived on farms:

6. Regarding their responsibilities for the family, why was the Great Depression especially difficult for women?

7. Why did President Hoover feel that direct relief from the federal government,
to ease the suffering of the Great Depression, was the wrong move?