Congress refused to enact President FDR’s court-packing plan because the plan

would upset the system of checks and balances

Which evidence showed that the prosperity of the 1920s was an illusion?

many people increased their debt

Shantytowns sprang up across the United States because of President Herbert Hoover’s

refusal to provide direct federal aid to homeless

Expressions such as Hoovervillesand Hoover blankets showed that President Hoover

was blamed for the suffering of the poor

The Supreme Court declared some New Deal laws unconstitutional because these laws

over extended the power of the federal government

Which economic trend of the 1920s helped cause the Great Depression?

widening income gap between the rich and the poor

The New Deal programs of President Franklin D. Roosevelt changed the United States economy by

increasing government involvement with both business & labor

President Herbert Hoover’s response to the Great Depression was often criticized because it

failed to provide direct relief for the neediest persons

Which most accurately describes conditions of American farmers during the boom of the 1920s?

Overproduction helped keep farmers from being prosperous

Which conditions are most characteristic of an economic depression?

high unemployment and overproduction

Which statement about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal program is most accurate?

social welfare programs were expanded

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

growing discontent with Republican efforts dealing with G.D.

What was a principle reason for rapid economic growth in the United States during the 1920s

development of many new consumer goods

how did President FDR try to influence future decisions of the Supreme Court?

by trying to increase the number of Supreme Court justices

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1
Congress refused to enact President FDR’s court-packing plan because the plan
required passage of a constitutional amendment
would upset the system of checks and balances
entrusted too much power to the judicial branch
called for an increase in income taxes
2
Which evidence showed that the prosperity of the 1920s was an illusion?
the income gap between workers and managers decreased
prices on consumer goods decreased
many people increased their debt
overseas investments declined
3
Which factor added to the hardships of Midwestern farmers during the Great Depression?
the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt
the end of Prohibition
the Dust Bowl
the creation of the War Industries Board
4
Shantytowns sprang up across the United States because of President Herbert Hoover’s
emergency relief program to provide food to the poor
refusal to provide direct federal aid to homeless
efforts to help the residents return to their farms
support for federal programs to provide jobs
5
Expressions such as Hoovervillesand Hoover blankets showed that President Hoover
was seen as a role model
used the military to aid the unemployed
was blamed for the suffering of the poor
supported relief and public housing for the needy
6
Which factor contributed most to the situation shown in the cartoon?
shortages of consumer goods
low tariff rates
nonregulation of banks
creation of a national bank
7
The Supreme Court declared some New Deal laws unconstitutional because these laws
forced the federal government into heavy debt
failed to solve the problems they were intended for
over extended the power of the federal government
ignored the rights of minority groups and women
8
Which economic trend of the 1920s helped cause the Great Depression?
rising cost of mass-produced goods
falling tariff rates
increasing income tax rates
widening income gap between the rich and the poor
9
The New Deal programs of President Franklin D. Roosevelt changed the United States economy by
restoring the principal of a balanced budget
expanding trust busting acts of ProgressiveEra presidents
encouraging greater production of agricultural goods
increasing government involvement with both business & labor
10
Which geographic area is most closely associated with the Dust Bowl of the 1930s
Mississippi River valley
Appalachian Mountains
GreatPlains
Great Lakes basin
11
President Herbert Hoover’s response to the Great Depression was often criticized because it
caused widespread rioting and looting in major cities
failed to provide direct relief for the neediest persons
wasted money on new social programs
raised taxes on businesses and the wealthy
12
The strongest opposition to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs came from
recent immigrants
business leaders
factory workers
western farmers
13
Which most accurately describes conditions of American farmers during the boom of the 1920s?
Overproduction helped keep farmers from being prosperous
High prices 4 farm products led to high standards of living
Subsidies & government programs increased farmers’ incomes.
Shortages of fertile land and farm equipment lowered income
14
What were two basiccauses of the Dust Bowl during the early 1930s
strip mining and toxic waste dumping
overfarming and severe drought
overproduction and urban sprawl
clear-cutting of forests and construction of railroads
15
Which conditions are most characteristic of an economic depression?
high employment and increased real estate investments
too much money in circulation and high stock prices
large business investments and low taxes
high unemployment and overproduction
16
Which group of Americans generally failed to experience the economic prosperity of the 1920s?
manufacturers
retailers
farmers
consumers
17
Which statement about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal program is most accurate?
government regulation of business was reduced
government support of environmental conservation ended
social welfare programs were expanded
protective tariff rates increased
18
Which situation helped cause the stock market crash of 1929?
unwillingness of people to invest in new industries
too much government regulation of business
increased government spending
excessive speculation and buying on margin
19
The march of the“Bonus Army” and referring to shantytowns as “Hoovervilles” reflect
federal attempts to restore confidence in America economy
state projects that created jobs for the unemployed
the president’s success in solving social problems
growing discontent with Republican efforts dealing with G.D.
20
Which economic policy did President Franklin D. Roosevelt use to respond to the G D?
deficitspending
global interdependence
laissez-faire
supply-side
21
What was a principle reason for rapid economic growth in the United States during the 1920s
increased spending on defense
increase of American imports
development of many new consumer goods
prosperity of American agriculture
22
Which factor contributed to the stock market crash of 1929?
increased agricultural prices
decreased investment in business
government regulation of big business
overspeculation
23
how did President FDR try to influence future decisions of the Supreme Court?
by appointing a new chief to the Supreme Court
by paying bribes to several justices
asking important congressmen to start impeachment charges
by trying to increase the number of Supreme Court justices

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