A. Name two signs of weakness in the American economy during the 1920s. b. Why is it significant that much of the nation’s wealth was owned by a small number of people? c. How might the lack of available credit hurt the nation’s economy in the 1930s? What was Black Tuesday? b. Describe how the drop in the stock market brought ruin to so many investors. c. Why would an investor who had not bought stocks on margin have been in a better position to survive the crash than one who had?a. Briefly describe the Great Depression and its main effects. b. What is the significance of the fact that there were few government relief programs in the early 1930s? c. How do you think the federal government will respond to the Great Depression?a. Who were the Okies? b. How were the Okies similar to hoboes? c. Do you think those affected by the Dust Bowl were victims of nature or responsible for their own fate?a. What were two key ideas that helped shape Hoover’s core beliefs? b. In what ways were Hoover’s basic beliefs similar to those of Presidents Harding and Coolidge? c. What is your opinion about Hoover’s belief in the importance of rugged individuals?a. What was the general reaction of the American people to Hoover’s performance? b. How did Hoover’s core beliefs contrast with what many Americans wanted? c. What are some relief programs that Hoover’s democratic opponent might suggest?