Which combination of factors contributed most to the start of the Great Depression ?

overproduction and the excessive use of credit

How did Americans’ behavior in regard to the stock market change in the early and mid-1920s?

even Americans of modest means became investors

President Hoover’s public image was severely damaged by his

handling of the dispersal of the Bonus Army.

On “Black Tuesday” why were margin buyers hardest hit?

They owed money to brokers who lent them funds to buy stocks

President Hoover believed the Great Depression would end by doing all of the following EXCEPT

providing direct aid to the people

In the 1920’s, the depressed situation of United States agriculture was chiefly caused by

mechanization and overproduction

Which of the following statements best describes what happened on Black Tuesday?

Stock prices fell and the stock market crashed.

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1
Which combination of factors contributed most to the start of the Great Depression ?
overproduction and the excessive use of credit
high taxes and overspending on social welfare program
immigration restrictions and a lack of skilled workers
United States war debt and the declining value of the dollar
2
Most Dust Bowl migrants headed to
Oklahoma
California
Arkansas
Arizona
3
How did Americans’ behavior in regard to the stock market change in the early and mid-1920s?
even Americans of modest means became investors
investing became only for the richest 5% of Americans
buying land far overshadowed all other forms of investing
public confidence in government business policies declined
4
Which of the following was the primary cause of the Dust Bowl disaster on the Great Plains?
prolonged drought
black blizzards
dam building
crop reduction
5
President Hoover’s public image was severely damaged by his
agreement of provide federal relief for the unemployed.
decision to abandon the principle of “rugged individualism.”
construction of “Hoovervilles” for the homeless.
handling of the dispersal of the Bonus Army.
6
On “Black Tuesday” why were margin buyers hardest hit?
Most had used their homes as collateral to buy on margin
Margins lost money more rapidly than other stocks
They owed money to brokers who lent them funds to buy stocks
They lost the money that they had deposited in banks
7
In 1932 the unemployment rate was
15%
50%
25%
10%
8
During the Great Depression, widespread unemployment caused all of the following to rise EXCEPT
foreclosure rates
malnutrition rates
birth rates
eviction rates
9
President Hoover believed the Great Depression would end by doing all of the following EXCEPT
providing direct aid to the people
directly assisting businesses and banks
relying on the American tradition of rugged individualism
urging business and government leaders to cooperate
10
In the 1920’s, the depressed situation of United States agriculture was chiefly caused by
over-regulation by government
stock-market speculation
inefficient production techniques
mechanization and overproduction
11
Jobless wanderers who hopped trains to look for work were known as
brokers
hoboes
dusters
okies
12
Alan lives in a tiny shack, surrounded by others who live in tiny shacks. Alan lives in a
Tenement
Ghetto
Ethnic community
Hooverville
13
How did most unemployed people feel about receiving handouts during the depression?
Optimistic and valued
Happy and relieved
Hopeful and blessed
Ashamed and angry
14
Which of the following statements best describes what happened on Black Tuesday?
Federal troops attacked the Bonus Army marchers.
Stock prices fell and the stock market crashed.
The Supreme Court ruled New Deal programs unconstitutional
Bank runs forced many banks to close their doors.
15
Which of the following was the most serious problem during the Great Depression?
low prices
high unemployment
buying on margin
business consolidation

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