The Panic of 1893
Author Matthew Algeo discussed the causes and consequences of the Panic of 1893. He discussed efforts by the federal government and civil society groups to address poverty during this crisis.
Description
Author Matthew Algeo discussed the causes and consequences of the Panic of 1893. He discussed efforts by the federal government and civil society groups to address poverty during this crisis.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe how the debate over currency contributed to the Panic of 1893.
- How did the failure of the railroads affect other businesses?
- Describe the economic effects of the Panic of 1893.
- How effective were efforts by the federal government to alleviate the problems caused by the Panic of 1893?
- What events and governmental actions worsened the impact of the Panic of 1893?
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Participants
Vocabulary
- Ancillary Businesses
- Currency
- Deflation
- Depression
- Gold Standard
- Grover Cleveland
- Inflation
- Panic Of 1893
- Paternalism
- Public Works
- Railroads
- Recession
- Silver Standard