An important consequence of the Bonus Army’s protest was

the perception of Hoover as an insensitive leader.

The high tariff rates in the 1920s had the economic effect of

causing European nations to increase tariffs reducing trade.

One difference between the administrations of FDR and Hoover is that Roosevelt was

more willing to use government to solve economic problems

FDR's plan to increase the number of Supreme Court Justices was clearly in conflict with

principles of checks and balances/separation of powers

Which was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?

people were not allowed to buy stocks on credit

The march of the Bonus Army and referring to shantytowns as “Hoovervilles” in the early

discontent with Hoover deaing with the Great Depression.

What was the controversy over the Norris Dam and Dale Hollow Lake?

residents were forced to relocate because of eminent domain.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is

a measurement tool for stock market performance

What does buying a stock on margin mean?

borrowing money to help pay for the stock

the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) during the Hoover Presidency to loan money to

businesses to stimulate economic activity.

In 1929, the stock market crashed because

investors lost confidence and rushed to sell their shares.

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1
Regulates the stock market.
SEC
CCC
TVA
WPA
2
An important consequence of the Bonus Army’s protest was
widespread support for the President’s action
the perception of Hoover as an insensitive leader.
MacArthur’s dismissal from the army.
the occurrence of even larger protests months later.
3
The high tariff rates in the 1920s had the economic effect of
causing severe inflation in the United States
opening foreign markets for trade.
causing bank failures.
causing European nations to increase tariffs reducing trade.
4
This New Deal law established the program that provided a pensions (retirement) for the elderly
Social Security Act
Cumberland Homesteads
Federal Number one
Works Progress Administratoin
5
One difference between the administrations of FDR and Hoover is that Roosevelt was
unwilling to allow government agencies to establish jobs
more willing to use government to solve economic problems
able to ignore economic issues for most of his first term
unable to win congressional support for his economic program
6
Largest public works program of the New Deal. create roads, buildings, bridges, etc
WPA
TVA
SEC
FDIC
7
FDR's plan to increase the number of Supreme Court Justices was clearly in conflict with
the Supreme Court’s practice of judicial restraint
principles of checks and balances/separation of powers
efforts to restrict the # of terms a President could serve
attempts of Congress to limit judicial responsibilities
8
Which was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
people were not allowed to buy stocks on credit
rising unemployment
excess consumerism of the 1920s
the crash of the stock market
9
Built dams to control floods and brought cheap electricity to rural areas
CCC
WPA
FDIC
TVA
10
Provided government insurance for bank deposits up to $5,000 then; $250,000 today.
WPA
TVA
FDIC
CCC
11
The march of the Bonus Army and referring to shantytowns as “Hoovervilles” in the early
discontent with Hoover deaing with the Great Depression.
attempts to restore confidence in the American economy.
the president’s success in solving social problems
building projects that created jobs for the unemployed.
12
Offered employment in forestry and outdoor work to unemployed men aged 18 to 25.
SEC
TVA
CCC
WPA
13
What was the controversy over the Norris Dam and Dale Hollow Lake?
residents were forced to relocate because of eminent domain.
purchase land from timber companies and individuals.
The project was too expensive
built on the lands part of Great Smoky Mountains Park
14
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is
a measurement tool for stock market performance
both A and C
an indicator to show the productivity of a single business.
was no longer used following the Great Depression
15
Buying stocks on the chance of a quick profit often without considering risks is known as
buying on margin
financial speculation.
living on credit
installment paying.
16
What does buying a stock on margin mean?
borrowing money to help pay for the stock
purchasing stock for an immediate marginal profit
making monthly payments to pay off a debt
trying to get rich quick off the stock market
17
the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) during the Hoover Presidency to loan money to
businesses to stimulate economic activity.
European nations so that they could pay off their war debts.
stock market investors so that they could buy in more stock
depositors so that they could withdraw their savings .
18
In 1929, the stock market crashed because
investors lost confidence and rushed to sell their shares.
the Federal Reserve increased the money supply.
Germany ceased reparation payments to the United States.
depositors tried to withdraw all of the savings from banks.

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Great Depression/New Deal

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Great Depression/New Deal

Flashcards18 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 18

Answers

1
Regulates the stock market.
SEC
CCC
TVA
WPA
2
An important consequence of the Bonus Army’s protest was
widespread support for the President’s action
the perception of Hoover as an insensitive leader.
MacArthur’s dismissal from the army.
the occurrence of even larger protests months later.
3
The high tariff rates in the 1920s had the economic effect of
causing severe inflation in the United States
opening foreign markets for trade.
causing bank failures.
causing European nations to increase tariffs reducing trade.
4
This New Deal law established the program that provided a pensions (retirement) for the elderly
Social Security Act
Cumberland Homesteads
Federal Number one
Works Progress Administratoin
5
One difference between the administrations of FDR and Hoover is that Roosevelt was
unwilling to allow government agencies to establish jobs
more willing to use government to solve economic problems
able to ignore economic issues for most of his first term
unable to win congressional support for his economic program
6
Largest public works program of the New Deal. create roads, buildings, bridges, etc
WPA
TVA
SEC
FDIC
7
FDR's plan to increase the number of Supreme Court Justices was clearly in conflict with
the Supreme Court’s practice of judicial restraint
principles of checks and balances/separation of powers
efforts to restrict the # of terms a President could serve
attempts of Congress to limit judicial responsibilities
8
Which was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
people were not allowed to buy stocks on credit
rising unemployment
excess consumerism of the 1920s
the crash of the stock market
9
Built dams to control floods and brought cheap electricity to rural areas
CCC
WPA
FDIC
TVA
10
Provided government insurance for bank deposits up to $5,000 then; $250,000 today.
WPA
TVA
FDIC
CCC
11
The march of the Bonus Army and referring to shantytowns as “Hoovervilles” in the early
discontent with Hoover deaing with the Great Depression.
attempts to restore confidence in the American economy.
the president’s success in solving social problems
building projects that created jobs for the unemployed.
12
Offered employment in forestry and outdoor work to unemployed men aged 18 to 25.
SEC
TVA
CCC
WPA
13
What was the controversy over the Norris Dam and Dale Hollow Lake?
residents were forced to relocate because of eminent domain.
purchase land from timber companies and individuals.
The project was too expensive
built on the lands part of Great Smoky Mountains Park
14
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is
a measurement tool for stock market performance
both A and C
an indicator to show the productivity of a single business.
was no longer used following the Great Depression
15
Buying stocks on the chance of a quick profit often without considering risks is known as
buying on margin
financial speculation.
living on credit
installment paying.
16
What does buying a stock on margin mean?
borrowing money to help pay for the stock
purchasing stock for an immediate marginal profit
making monthly payments to pay off a debt
trying to get rich quick off the stock market
17
the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) during the Hoover Presidency to loan money to
businesses to stimulate economic activity.
European nations so that they could pay off their war debts.
stock market investors so that they could buy in more stock
depositors so that they could withdraw their savings .
18
In 1929, the stock market crashed because
investors lost confidence and rushed to sell their shares.
the Federal Reserve increased the money supply.
Germany ceased reparation payments to the United States.
depositors tried to withdraw all of the savings from banks.