Chapter 13 Key Terms

An economic slump.

Shares of ownership to investors.

Buying on credit.

A percentage of the price charged as a fee for the loan.

Prohibiting the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages.

The ending of Prohibition.

An organization that worked to educate voters as well as guarantee other rights such as the right of women to serve on juries.

Equal rights amendment that stated that the law should be the same for men & women.

Labor organizations that were controlled by management.

Favoring native-born citizens and discriminating against immigrants and immigration.

The large-scale movement north of African-Americans during the early 1900’s.

The day that the stock market crashed in 1929, leading to the depression. - October 29,1929

The period of economic hard times that followed the crash.

Declared in law unable to pay outstanding debts.

Places where the hungry could get a free meal.

Clusters of shacks where the homeless lived on the edge of society.

Veterans of WWI who camped out in D.C. to demand their payment bonuses which they earned for serving the country.

A disabling and life-threatening disease caused by a virus.

A day where all federal banks are shut down to prevent customers from withdrawing money.

Radio broadcasts done by Roosevelt to inform the country on different topics regarding the country.

Roosvelt’s plan that laid out three main goals: relief for the jobless, plans for economic recovery, and reforms to prevent another depression.

Created a social insurance program designed to pay retired workers age 65 or older a continuing income after retirement.

The total sum of money the government owes.

The drought-affected south central United States in the aftermath of horrific dust storms.

People who move from one region to another in search of work.

The rights due to all citizens.

Unofficial African-American advisors that helped Roosevelt in the White house.

The Jazz Singer

Who played Phantom of the Opera?

Who directed Frankenstein?

Who played Count Orlok?

Who played the Invisible Man?