The Great Depression

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Across
  1. 4. worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world, lasting from 1929 to 1939
  2. 7. series of unexpected cash withdrawals caused by a lack of confidence by depositors or fear that the bank will close
  3. 8. the cost of purchasing goods and services essential for survival
  4. 10. area in the Great Plains affected by soil erosion and windstorms in the early 1930's, which made many people move
  5. 11. short lived banking and financial crisis that ocurred in the US at the beginning of the 20th century
Down
  1. 1. raised the average tariff rate to the highest in US history and failed because foreign countries raised their tariffs, hurting US business
  2. 2. created 12 regional banks to be supervised by a board of governors
  3. 3. created to oversee and monitor American Business
  4. 5. identification with one's own nation and support for its interests
  5. 6. series of programs,public work projects,financial reforms, and regulations created by FDR
  6. 9. total control of an industry by one person or company