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1
Why did Franklin Roosevelt beat Herbert Hoover in 1932?
people were angry over WWI
to make labor unions legal
Because FDR was popular
Hoover was blamed for the Depression
2
One reason why people opposed the New Deal was________
fear of the spread of communism
it was a step toward socialism
it was blamed for the Titanic sinking
Hitler became active in Europe
3
The main purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration was___
to protect the environment
to provide jobs
to fight against fascism
to ration materials for WWII
4
President Herbert Hoover believed_______
the New Deal was needed
the Depression could not be solved
Government could not solve the Depression
Socialism could solve the depression
5
One way the New Deal tried to end the Depression was by________
spending money on relief efforts
creating tariffs
ending alcohol consumption
establishing the Federal Reserve
6
During the 1930's, farmers left the Great Plains because of the________
Hawley-Smoot Tariff
Superbowl
Dust Bowl
formation of labor unions
7
What caused the Dust Bowl?
Deforestation
Overfarming and Drought
The Great Depression
Herbert Hoover
8
Buying stocks to make a quick profit while ignoring the risks is called______
speculation
going into debt
buying on the margin
interest
9
Hoover’s Boulder Dam and Roosevelt’s Tennessee Valley Authority both attempted to__________
Create jobs for the unemployed
generate free electricity
provide drinking water
control flooding
10
The 21st Amendment put an end to_______
the Red Scare
Prohibition
the Sedition and Espionage Acts
the Alien and Sedition Acts
11
A major reason for the creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was________
to improve the economy in rural areas
to build a new interstate highway
to stop the spread of communism
to end segregation
12
The Stock Market crash of 1929 was called___________
Mayday
Black Friday
A day which will live in infamy
Black Thursday
13
Which candidates ran for president in 1932?
Franklin Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover
George Bush and John Kerry
Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson
Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis
14
In 1930, Congress passed __________ to protect American industries.
Hawley-Smoot Tariff
Domestic Product Act
21st Amendment
Prohibition
15
How did the New Deal change how people viewed the role of government?
people wanted to help the Allies
term limits were removed
people accepted a more personal government
people wanted less government
16
Why did Congress vote against FDR's Court Packing?
it threatened the system of Checks and Balances
they were party loyalists
because of the Red Scare
none of the above
17
The primary objective of US foreign policy in the 1930's was____
enter the League of Nations
stay out of wars in Europe and Asia
increase aid to foreign countries
destroy ISIS
18
Shantytowns built by homeless people during the Depressions were called "Hoovervilles" because_
Hoover did not provide relief to the poor
President Hoover was popular
the government had no money
President Hoover made people homeless
19
What did Roosevelt's "Court Packing" try to do with the Supreme Court?
reduce the amount of judges
shorten the appointment process
establish fascism
add a new judge for every judge over 70
20
The Supreme Court declared that some New Deal programs were unconstitutional because____
they believed it would continue the Depression
FDR was unpopular
they gave too much power to the government
they took power from the Executive Branch
21
The purpose of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is________
give money loans to the Allies
established Cash and Carry
provide insurance for bank deposits
end regulation on banks
22
Bad banking policies which led to an overexpansion of credit helped cause____
The Great Depression
WWI
The Roaring 20's
The Cold War
23
Which program gave weapons and money to England to help them fight Hitler?
Black Tuesday
Cash and Carry
Lend-Lease Act
Great Depression
24
Buying stock on the margin is______
market fraud
stealing money to buy stock
winning the lottery
borrowing money to pay for the stock
25
During the 1920's______
farms prospered
Stock prices rose and the economy appeared healthy
Unemployment reached a record high
wages decreased
26
Terms such as"Hoovervilles" and "Hoover blankets" used during the Depression showed that____
new housing was being created
People loved Herbert Hoover
The Depression would never end
President Hoover was blamed for the poor conditions
27
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were charged and convicted of_____
car jacking
communism
murder & robbery
theft
28
Why was President Hoover voted out of office?
the New Deal was poorly received
there were not enough Hoovervilles
he was blamed for the Great Depression
he was blamed for WWI
29
A major purpose of the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) was to______
end the Gold Standard
limit speculation
increase speculation
establish the Federal Reserve
30
What was the New Deal?
Teddy Roosevelt's trust busting
tax breaks
government spending programs to fight the Depression
money and cash loaned to the Allies
31
How did Eleanor Roosevelt change the role of the First Lady?
the First Lady stayed out of politics
no change
the 1st lady embraces communism
First Lady is expected to have a cause
