I.
The
Crash of 1929
II.
Causes
of the Depression
A. Weaknesses on the Farm
B. Weaknesses in Industry
C. Decline in International
Trade
D. Weak Banking System
E. Speculation
F. Credit Policies
G. Loss of Consumer Confidence
III.
Effects
of the Depression
IV.
Hoover’s
Efforts at Recovery
A. Voluntarism
B. Hawley Smoot Tariff
C. Bonus Army
V.
FDR’s
Policies
A. Banking System
B. Recovery Programs (AAA, NRA)
C. Relief Programs (SSA, FERA,
CCC, PWA, WPA)
D. Reform and Innovation (FDIC,
FLSA, SEC, TVA, Wagner Act)
E. Court-Packing Plan
VI.
Blacks and the Depression
A. Unemployment and Blacks
(nearly 50% nationwide)
B. FDR, the New Deal, and
Blacks
1.
FDR and Race
2.
Recovery Programs
a)
NRA
b)
AAA
3.
Relief Programs
a)
Local Control
b)
CCC
c)
WPA
d)
SSA
C. Political Changes
1.
The “Black Cabinet”
2.
Political Shift