Timeline by Adrian Narvaez-Ramirez

The Great Depression

10627081 — 2025-04-02 15:51:51 UTC

The great depression was an event where the American economy was at an all-time low and increased the prices of living conditions

This was significant due to it caused many Americans to struggle to make a living and those who lost their savings due to the banks shutting down and people having loans that they couldn't pay back making them in large amounts of debt.

Great Depression | Definition, History, Dates, Causes, ...

Britannica

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The Great Depression: Facts, Causes & Dates

History Channel

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Black Tuesday

10627081 — 2025-04-13 16:20:41 UTC

Black Tuesday was the massive stock crash and the reason for this was when investors saw that the market of the stocks was dropping they sold all of their shares in a panic which led to more of a decline in stock and the economy crashing

This was a significant event due to this marking the beginning of the great depression and one of the major reasons why it even began.

Stock Market Crash of 1929

Federal Reserve History

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Stock market crash of 1929 | Summary, Causes, & Facts

Britannica

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Dust bowl

10627081 — 2025-04-13 16:24:39 UTC

The Dust Bowl was an impactful event that happened due to high winds and dry season which picked up the dust off the group and grouped it up in large clouds that went over small rural towns and those traveling to avoid the Dust Bowl

This event was significant due to the massive damage done to buildings, farms, and people, which had prevented people from getting back on their feet during the great depression.

Dust Bowl | Definition, Duration, Map, & Facts

Britannica

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What was the Dust Bowl?

Oklahoma Historical Society

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Herbert Hoover

10627081 — 2025-04-13 16:33:02 UTC

Herbert Clark Hoover was the 31st president of the United States during the start of the great depression.

He was significant due to his lack of action to combat the great depression where many people found his ways and solutions for tackling the great depression to be insufficient for citizens his plans mostly helped the wealthy and large businesses, and how he didn't adequately address the economic hardship.

Herbert Hoover | Biography, Presidency, & Facts

Britannica

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Herbert Hoover

Miller Center

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt

10627081 — 2025-04-13 17:24:28 UTC

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, also known as FDR, was the 32nd president of the United States

He was significant because he had come up with many ideas to combat the great depression and soon was the one who would lead the United States through the great depression and how we became stable again.

Franklin D. Roosevelt | Biography, Accomplishments, New ...

Britannica

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The new deal

10627081 — 2025-04-13 17:26:33 UTC

The New Deal was a set of rules and problems that were set out to combat the great depression to get the United States economy back up.

This was significant because it was a step in the right direction for the people to get back on their feet and hopefully settle their lives once again.

New Deal | Definition, History, Programs, Summary, & Facts

Britannica

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Fireside Charts

10627081 — 2025-04-13 17:29:43 UTC

The fireside charts were a set of announcements that Roosevelt gave out to the American people to hear on the radio.

This was significant because it was coming from the president which gave the American people the confidence to believe in the government and what plans they had to give them a chance to improve the nation and to get them out of the depression.

Fireside chats | Definition, Purpose, & Significance

Britannica

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The Fireside Chats: Roosevelt's Radio Talks

White House Historical Association

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Civilian Conservative corps

10627081 — 2025-04-13 17:33:04 UTC

This was a program or a public health work relief that aimed to help those who were unemployed and unmarried men to get those people who fit in those categories jobs and this program lasted from 1933 to 1942

This was significant because the government was doing something got help get people jobs to help themselves to boost the economy and to make people's lives better.

The Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S. National Park ...

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Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) - Britannica

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Works progress Administration

10627081 — 2025-04-13 17:37:15 UTC

This was a program that was made to get those who had no jobs or those who were unemployed to be employed and get jobs and this act was a helpful step by employing millions of people to do such jobs such as build roads, buildings, and bridges.

The significance was the fact that the WPA had employed millions of people at the time who had no jobs and helped them get back on their feet improving the cities and new ways of people living and a needed boost to get the United States out of the great depression

Works Progress Administration (WPA) | Definition & History

Britannica

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The Works Progress Administration | American Experience

PBS

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Works Progress Administration: WPA & New Deal

History Channel

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Social Security Act

10627081 — 2025-04-13 17:42:13 UTC

The Social Security Act was a form of benefit for those who were older than 65 years of age, and those who were unemployed and would also benefit the victims of industrial accidents, and it would help mothers with children who weren't able to work at the time, and it would help those with handicaps or unable to work with such conditions.

This was significant due to the fact this was a system or a way of helping those would were struggling with keeping up and providing a sort of safety for those who have trouble providing for themselves without worrying about not being able to survive due to unemployment.

Social Security Act of 1935

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Social Security Act | History & Facts

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National Venereal Disease Control Act (1938)

10627081 — 2025-04-13 17:44:59 UTC

This was a program that the state had funded to be able to control and prevent the spread of venereal diseases

This was significant since the state was funding a solution on how to help prevent these types of diseases to prevent the spread of them for the public health of the people.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (.gov)

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Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act

10627081 — 2025-04-13 17:47:57 UTC

These were a set of rules that those who produced foods, drugs, and cosmetics would have to follow to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the product and the people.

This was significant due to how the government was regulating the safety of these products and making sure that they had no bad side effects and how it would improve living conditions and give more people trust in the products that they were buying.

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (.gov)

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Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act - StatPearls

National Institutes of Health (NIH) (.gov)

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The national cancer institute is established

10627081 — 2025-04-13 17:52:55 UTC

This was an institute that was established as part of the other institutes that were also established as a group of the National Institute of Health

It was significant due to there fact that it had given the people to do more research on these types of diseases such as the causes, what different types of ways people can prevent themselves from obtaining these diseases, and how to diagnose them and how to treat them.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

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