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- 3. Government programs are designed to provide assistance and support to those in need, such as food aid and unemployment benefits.
- 6. The state of not having a job despite wanting to work.
- 8. A severe downturn in the economy where businesses fail, unemployment rises, and people lose savings.
- 10. The state of being without a job while actively looking for work.
- 11. Borrowing money to buy stocks, usually paying only a small percentage upfront
- 12. The ability to depend on oneself for needs and support, rather than relying on others or the government.
- 19. Laws or rules made by a government.
- 22. A law aimed at boosting farm prices by reducing overproduction and helping farmers earn a better income.
- 23. Work, especially physical work done by workers.
- 25. A person who prefers to keep traditional values and is cautious about making changes, especially in government.
- 27. Help or support given to those in need, especially during tough economic times.
- 28. Money placed into a bank account.
- 30. People who put money into stocks or businesses hoping to make a profit
- 31. A political and economic system where the government controls the production and distribution of goods.
- 32. When more goods are produced than people can afford to buy
- 34. A government program that provides financial support to people who are retired, disabled, or unemployed.
- 36. The Central Bank of the United States manages the money supply and interest rates.
- 40. A tax on goods imported from other countries, making them more expensive.
- 42. The interest rate at which banks can borrow money from the Federal Reserve.
- 43. Informal radio addresses by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to communicate with the American people.
- 46. A period when stock prices are rising steadily
- 48. A long period of economic decline is characterized by high unemployment and low production.
- 53. Government-funded projects to build infrastructure like roads, bridges, and dams.
- 55. A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
- 56. A form of energy that powers homes and businesses, often provided through power lines.
- 57. When people are not buying enough goods, excess products are sold in the market.
- 59. A term used to describe makeshift shantytowns built by homeless people during the Great Depression, named after President Herbert Hoover.
- 60. When a bank cannot meet its obligations and has to close, causing depositors to lose their savings
- 61. The process of getting back to a normal state after a difficult period, like an economic downturn.
Down
- 1. A public work relief program that provided jobs for young men to work on environmental projects, like planting trees and maintaining parks.
- 2. Trust or belief in something, such as the banking system.
- 4. A person who believes in progress and the need for government action to improve society and help those in need.
- 5. Changes made to improve a system or organization, often to make it fairer or more effective.
- 7. The lowest amount of money that workers can be paid for their work, set by law.
- 9. An organization of workers that comes together to protect their rights and improve working conditions.
- 13. A government agency was created to provide loans to banks and businesses during the Great Depression to help stabilize the economy.
- 14. A series of programs and policies designed to help the U.S. recover from the Great Depression.
- 15. Government-funded projects that create infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and buildings, provide jobs and services to the community.
- 16. A financial protection plan that guarantees compensation for loss or damage.
- 17. The practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals.
- 18. A legal status of a person or business that cannot repay debts.
- 20. A situation where many banks fail or close, causing people to lose their savings.
- 21. An organization or group that works for a specific purpose, often part of the government.
- 24. The difference in wealth between the richest and the poorest people in society.
- 26. An economic idea that suggests benefits for the wealthy will eventually help everyone else in society.
- 29. A person who wants significant changes in society and may support extreme measures to achieve those changes.
- 33. A state of equality, often referring to the price levels that give farmers fair purchasing power.
- 35. An organization of workers that aims to protect their rights and improve working conditions.
- 37. Initiatives designed to provide immediate assistance to those in need, especially during economic hardship.
- 38. A place where shares of companies are bought and sold
- 39. A period when stock prices are falling steadily.
- 41. A speech given by a newly elected president to outline their goals and reassure the public.
- 44. A sudden and severe downturn in the economy, leading to high unemployment and widespread poverty.
- 45. Making risky investments with the hope of earning large profits quickly
- 47. The process of improving the economy after a downturn or recession.
- 49. A group of World War I veterans marched to Washington, D.C., in 1932 to demand early payment of a bonus they were promised.
- 50. A place where legal cases are heard and decided by judges.
- 51. A situation where many people withdraw their money from a bank at the same time due to fear of failure
- 52. Borrowed money that people use to purchase goods and services.
- 54. An official order or command, often referring to the authority to take action.
- 55. A political leader who gains support by appealing to people's emotions and prejudices.
- 58. People can buy a portfolio of a company to own a part of it