Senator Huey Long, Dr. Francis Townshend, and Father Charles Coughlin are best known for

outspoken critics of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal

A major long-term result of the New Deal was that

government established a "safety net" to protect the poor

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

mechanization and overproduction

Difference between the Presidential administrations of 1920's and the New Deal was the New Deal

emphasized Federal government involvement in the economy

In the 1930s, what was a major impact of the events that occurred in the shaded area on theregion’s population?

A large number of people migrated west.

Which accurately describes the works of Langston Hughes, Sinclair Lewis, and John Steinbeck?

Literature often reflects the time in which it is created

conviction of John Scopes for teaching about evolution supported ideas of those Americans who

wanted to promote traditional and fundamentalist values

President Franklin Roosevelt's court packing proposal was criticized because it

threatened the system of checks and balances

Labor unions in the US increased their power during the administration of FDR mainly because

unions gained many rights under federal law

The Harlem Renaissance was influenced by the

migration African Americans from rural South to urban North

The United States adopted the immigration policies shown in the chart mainly because of

pressures from nativists and labor unions

A major long term result of the New Deal was that

the government established a "safety net" to protect the poor

President Hoover's refusal to provide funds for unemployed during the Depression was based on

Federal relief programs would destroy individual initiative

Which pair of events illustrates an accurate cause- and – effect relationship?

Red Scare – demand for limits on immigration

Which idea is closest in a basic principle of Franklin D Roosevelt’s New Deal program?

Progressive philosophy govt should fix economic problems

Which event represents an expression of nativism during the 1920’s?

adoption of a quota system to limit immigration

goal Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was to

restore the public's faith in financial institutions

What was the guiding principle of the New Deal economic policies?

Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor

The data in the chart support the idea that the immigration laws of 1921 and 1924 were primarily designed to

Reduce immigration from specific regions

The march of the “Bonus Army” and referring to shantytowns as “Hoovervilles” the early 1930’s

discontent with Republican efforts to deal with the

Why were President Herbert Hoover and the Republican Party unable to solve the problem addressed in the cartoon?

They believed in limited federal government intervention in the economy

In the United States, the decade of the 1920's was characterized by

increased consumer borrowing and spending

Based on this cartoon, economic recovery would require

more money in the hands of lower income families

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s can best be described as

achievement by African American writers, artists

Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company

developed a less expensive means of production

During the 1920’s, much of the debt accumulated by consumers was due to

installment buying of manufactured goods

Which accurately describes conditions of the American farmers during boom of the mid-1920’s?

Overproduction kept farmers from participating in prosperity

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

overextended the power of the federal government

What was one result of the migration shown on the map?

American culture was enriched by new forms of music and literature.

During the 1920s, members of the Ku Klux Klan were closely associated with

promoting nativist ideas and policies

What was a main reason for the movement of people as shown on this map?

Industrialization provided more employment opportunities.

Opponents of President Franklin Roosevelt criticized the New Deal on the grounds that it

spent more money than was taken in

A study of flappers of the 1920's would indicate that

some woman rejected traditional feminine role

“Hoovervilles”, sprang up across the United States because of President Herbert Hoover’s

refusal to provide direct federal aid to the homeless

the Quota Acts and the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti illustrate that many Americans were

intolerant of ethnic minorities

What was a major factor leading to the erosion of regional cultural differences in the 1920’s?

growing popularity of radio and motion pictures

What was the primary motive behind President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1937 proposal to add members to the Supreme Court?

protection of New Deal programs from unfavorable Court decisions

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1
Senator Huey Long, Dr. Francis Townshend, and Father Charles Coughlin are best known for
outspoken critics of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal
members of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Cabinet
members of the Supreme Court nominated by FDR
supporters of FDR’s reelection campaign in 1940
2
A major long-term result of the New Deal was that
government established a "safety net" to protect the poor
Congress was required to balance the Federal budget
executive branch gave much decision making power to Congress
state government increased their powers of taxation
3
In the 1920's, the depressed situation of the United States agriculture was chiefly caused by
inefficient production techniques
stock market speculation
mechanization and overproduction
over regulation government
4
Difference between the Presidential administrations of 1920's and the New Deal was the New Deal
encouraged rugged - individualism
promoted supply side economics
eliminated job discrimination for women and minorities
emphasized Federal government involvement in the economy
5
In the 1930s, what was a major impact of the events that occurred in the shaded area on theregion’s population?
Farm prosperity raised land values.
Many people arrived seeking economic opportunity.
Major dam building ended annual flooding.
A large number of people migrated west.
6
Which accurately describes the works of Langston Hughes, Sinclair Lewis, and John Steinbeck?
Literature often reflects the time in which it is created
Politics and art seldom mixes well
The best literature concerns the lives of the wealthy
Traditional American themes are most popular
7
conviction of John Scopes for teaching about evolution supported ideas of those Americans who
favored the changes resulting from new technology of 1920's
wanted to promote traditional and fundamentalist values
believed religious freedom separation of church and state
hoped lessen differences between urban and rural lifestyles
8
President Franklin Roosevelt's court packing proposal was criticized because it
violated the guarantee of the right to legal counsel
attempted to give more power to the judicial branch
threatened the system of checks and balances
directly violated the Federal state relationship
9
Labor unions in the US increased their power during the administration of FDR mainly because
unions gained many rights under federal law
there were so many unemployed workers
more people went to work for the federal government
union leaders were elected to high government offices
10
The Harlem Renaissance was influenced by the
racial integration of the military in World War I
migration African Americans from rural South to urban North
passage of federal laws outlawing racial discrimination
use of affirmative action after World War II
11
The United States adopted the immigration policies shown in the chart mainly because of
threats from other nations to stop migration to the United States
pressures from nativists and labor unions
prejudices generated during World War II
hardships caused by the Great Depression
12
The National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) strengthened labor unions because it legalized
the open shop
the sit down strike
blacklisting
collective bargaining
13
A major long term result of the New Deal was that
the executive branch gave up much of its decision making power to Congress
Congress was required to balance the Federal budget before instituting new
the government established a "safety net" to protect the poor
state government increased their powers of taxation
14
President Hoover's refusal to provide funds for unemployed during the Depression was based on
Federal relief programs would destroy individual initiative
labor unions should provide for the unemployed
the unemployment problem was not serious
workers would not accept government assistance
15
Which pair of events illustrates an accurate cause- and – effect relationship?
rebirth of the KKK- formation of the Populist Party
Sacco and Vanzetti ratification of women suffrage amendment
Red Scare – demand for limits on immigration
high food prices – start of the Great Depression
16
Which idea is closest in a basic principle of Franklin D Roosevelt’s New Deal program?
belief of 1800 industrialist that monopolies helped economy
post-Reconstruction policy prevented blacks gaining power
the Jeffersonian belief that government a laissez faire
Progressive philosophy govt should fix economic problems
17
Which event represents an expression of nativism during the 1920’s?
trial of John Scopes for teaching evolution
adoption of a quota system to limit immigration
rise in popularity of spectator sports
Charles Lindbergh’s solo transatlantic flight
18
goal Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was to
restore the public's faith in financial institutions
increase the government's revenue
provide jobs for the unemployed
stimulate the economy
19
What was the guiding principle of the New Deal economic policies?
Antitrust legislation would destroy the free market of the United States
Rugged individualism must be allowed to solve social inequality
Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor
Pro-business tax breaks would solve problems associated with urban poverty
20
The data in the chart support the idea that the immigration laws of 1921 and 1924 were primarily designed to
Stop illegal immigration into the country
Encourage immigration from southern Europe
Reduce immigration from specific regions
Admit skilled workers
21
The march of the “Bonus Army” and referring to shantytowns as “Hoovervilles” the early 1930’s
state projects created jobs for the unemployed
federal attempts to restore confidence in American economy
discontent with Republican efforts to deal with the
the president’s success in solving social problems
22
Why were President Herbert Hoover and the Republican Party unable to solve the problem addressed in the cartoon?
They thought foreign influences were the primary cause of the bank crisis
They believed the federal government must pay back those who lost money
They believed in limited federal government intervention in the economy
They knew the problem existed only in rural areas of the United States
23
In the United States, the decade of the 1920's was characterized by
increased consumer borrowing and spending
active involvement of the United States in European affairs
major reforms in the national labor legislation
a willingness to encourage immigration
24
Based on this cartoon, economic recovery would require
increased taxes on the working class
protective tariffs on foreign goods
fewer regulations by the federal government
more money in the hands of lower income families
25
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s can best be described as
A relief program to provide jobs for minority workers
A movement of south to draw people back to the inner cities
organization created to promote African American businesses
achievement by African American writers, artists
26
Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company
used foreign made parts
developed a less expensive means of production
offered a variety of options to buyers
paid workers lower wage than his competitors
27
During the 1920’s, much of the debt accumulated by consumers was due to
long strikes by labor unions
overproduction of farm products
rising income taxes
installment buying of manufactured goods
28
Which accurately describes conditions of the American farmers during boom of the mid-1920’s?
Overproduction kept farmers from participating in prosperity
Higher prices for farm products a higher standard of living
Shortages of fertile land,farm equipment lowered farm income
Subsides and government programs increased farmers’ incomes
29
Which factor contributed most to the situation shown in the cartoon?
creation of a national bank
low tariff rates
nonregulation of banks
shortage of consumer goods
30
The Supreme Court declared some of the New Deal laws unconstitutional because these laws
ignored the rights of minority groups and women
overextended the power of the federal government
forced the government into heavy debt
failed to solve the problems for which they were intended
31
The major purpose of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s bank holiday of 1933 was to
reduce the number of banks to a manageable number
reinforce strict laws to punish banks charging high interest rates
encourage the nation’s banks to loan more money to failing businesses
restore public confidenc
32
What was one result of the migration shown on the map?
The Democratic Party declined in the northern half of the country.
Segregated communities throughout the nation came to an end.
American culture was enriched by new forms of music and literature.
The South became the new destination for most European immigrants.
33
During the 1920s, members of the Ku Klux Klan were closely associated with
expanding educational opportunities for minorities
promoting nativist ideas and policies
opposing the deportation of political dissidents
favoring increased urbanization
34
What was a main reason for the movement of people as shown on this map?
Industrialization provided more employment opportunities.
Abolitionists promised a means of escape from slavery.
Northern states banned all forms of racial discrimination.
Foreign food imports replaced domestic production of crops.
35
Opponents of President Franklin Roosevelt criticized the New Deal on the grounds that it
weakened the power of the executive branch
spent more money than was taken in
failed to include labor legislation
promoted the ideas of laissez- faire economics
36
The "dust bowls" described by John Steinbeck in The Grapes of Wrath had the greatest impact on
workers in factory sweatshops
farmers on the Great Plains
residents of urban slums
plantation owners in the rural south
37
A study of flappers of the 1920's would indicate that
many women were elected to national political office
some woman rejected traditional feminine role
earning power of women was equal to men in same occupations
woman were fired from traditional male occupations
38
“Hoovervilles”, sprang up across the United States because of President Herbert Hoover’s
efforts to help residents return to their farms
refusal to provide direct federal aid to the homeless
emergency relief program to provide food to the poor
support for federal programs for the unemployed
39
the Quota Acts and the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti illustrate that many Americans were
committed to racial integration
intolerant of ethnic minorities
worried about foreign wars
determined to increase immigration
40
What was a major factor leading to the erosion of regional cultural differences in the 1920’s?
development of television
the novels by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sinclair Lewis
expansion of air travel after Charles Lindbergh’s flight
growing popularity of radio and motion pictures
41
What was the primary motive behind President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1937 proposal to add members to the Supreme Court?
protection of New Deal programs from unfavorable Court decisions
assuring United States neutrality at the start of World War II
ending the Court’s use of judicial review
removal of Republican justices from the Court
42
Participants in the Harlem Renaissance encouraged black Americans to
leave the South and come to the North
take pride in their culture
take violent action against the government
demand political supremacy

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