Question

crash course american history #28 - the great depression
part 1: key terms matching
instructions: match each numbered key term with the correct lettered definition. then, write a sentence using each term in the context of the great depression and african american history.
key terms:

1. 1. new deal
2. 2. great migration
3. 3. harlem renaissance
4. 4. civilian conservation corps (ccc)
5. 5. discrimination
6. 6. segregation
7. 7. unemployment
8. 8. stock market crash
9. 9. franklin d. roosevelt
10. 10. social security act

definitions:
a. a government program created during the new deal to provide jobs in natural resource conservation.
b. the movement of african americans from the rural south to urban areas in the north.
c. the separation of people based on race, often enforced by law.
d. the collapse of stock prices in 1929 that triggered the great depression.
e. a period of cultural, artistic, and social growth among african americans in the 1920s.
f. the 32nd president of the united states who introduced the new deal.
g. a lack of jobs and inability to find work.
h. unequal treatment based on race, gender, or other characteristics.
i. a law passed in 1935 to provide financial assistance to the elderly and unemployed.
j. a series of programs and reforms introduced to combat the great depression.
part 2: key term sentences
instructions: write a sentence using each key term in the context of the great depression and african american history.
1.

Explanation:

1. New Deal - J: The New Deal, a series of programs and reforms introduced to combat the Great Depression, had varying impacts on African Americans, with some initiatives providing employment opportunities while others still faced discriminatory implementation.
2. Great Migration - B: During the Great Depression, the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North continued as they sought better economic opportunities and to escape racial - based hardships in the South.
3. Harlem Renaissance - E: Although the Harlem Renaissance had its peak in the 1920s, its cultural and social influence was still felt during the Great Depression, as African - American artists, writers, and musicians continued to express their experiences and identities.
4. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) - A: The Civilian Conservation Corps, a government program created during the New Deal to provide jobs in natural resource conservation, had limited participation by African Americans due to discriminatory practices, but some did find employment in segregated CCC camps.
5. Discrimination - H: African Americans faced severe discrimination during the Great Depression, in areas such as employment, housing, and access to relief programs, which exacerbated their economic and social hardships.
6. Segregation - C: Segregation laws and practices in the South and in some Northern areas during the Great Depression further marginalized African Americans, limiting their access to economic resources and social services.
7. Unemployment - G: African Americans suffered high rates of unemployment during the Great Depression, as they were often the first to be laid off from jobs due to discriminatory hiring and firing practices.
8. Stock Market Crash - D: The 1929 Stock Market Crash that triggered the Great Depression had a far - reaching impact on African Americans, who were already in a precarious economic situation, leading to increased poverty and hardship in their communities.
9. Franklin D. Roosevelt - F: Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States who introduced the New Deal, had a mixed record on civil rights for African Americans during the Great Depression. While his New Deal programs provided some relief, systemic racial discrimination persisted.
10. Social Security Act - I: The Social Security Act, passed in 1935 to provide financial assistance to the elderly and unemployed, initially excluded many African - American workers in agricultural and domestic service jobs, reflecting the discriminatory nature of the legislation at the time.

Answer:

1. New Deal - J. A series of programs and reforms introduced to combat the Great Depression.
2. Great Migration - B. The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North.
3. Harlem Renaissance - E. A period of cultural, artistic, and social growth among African Americans in the 1920s.
4. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) - A. A government program created during the New Deal to provide jobs in natural resource conservation.
5. Discrimination - H. Unequal treatment based on race, gender, or other characteristics.
6. Segregation - C. The separation of people based on race, often enforced by law.
7. Unemployment - G. A lack of jobs and inability to find work.
8. Stock Market Crash - D. The collapse of stock prices in 1929 that triggered the Great Depression.
9. Franklin D. Roosevelt - F. The 32nd President of the United States who introduced the New Deal.
10. Social Security Act - I. A law passed in 1935 to provide financial assistance to the elderly and unemployed.