WORKSHEET #3

1929-1939

INSTRUCTIONS: READ THE WEBPAGE CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

  1. What is meant by "Black Thursday?"



  2. What is the "Cause of the 1929 Crash?" Click on the link at bank failures.



  3. Did the stock market crash cause the "Great Depression?"



  4. What steps were taken to cut expenses because of the lack of money?



  5. What is "script" and why was it issued? Click on the link and look at other forms of money.



  6. Explain the cuts that were made in August of that year.



  7. How was the cafeteria operating during this financial crisis?



  8. What did the State Superintendent suggest be done in the school operations?



  9. Who was the Governor of the State of Louisiana during that time?




  10. Who was the principal during the years 1926-1939?

 

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