The economic boom of the 1920's was fueled in part by

increased investments in the stock market

Which factor contributed to the Red Scare during the 1920's?

success of the Communist Revolution in Russia

The Harlem Renaissance can best be described as a

Black expression of racial heritage

what was on factor that led to the Great Depression?

excessive speculation in the stock market

one of the major causes of the stock market crash of 1929 was

excessive buying of stocks on margin

Which statement can be drawn about prohibition in the U.S.?

social attitudes can make laws difficult to enforce

In the 1920's the Immigration Act, Red Scare & Sacco & Vanzetti trial were typical of the

increase in nativism and intolerance

President FDR hoped his plan to "pack" the court would?

Prevent the New Deal from being declared unconstitutional

A major criticism of FDR's programs was that these programs

made people dependent of the Federal Gov't

What was a major cause of the Great Depression?

overproduction and under consumption

Which New Deal program was chiefly designed to correct abuses in the stock market?

Securities & Exchange Commission

What contributed most to the Stock Market Crash of 1929?

speculation in stocks & real estate

In the 1920's which economic factor led to the Great Depression?

overproduction of farm products and manufactured goods

President Herbert Hoovers approach to the Great Depression was...

unemployed should be patient & prosperity will trickle down

The Scopes trial illustrates a conflict between...

religious beliefs versus scientific theories

"Hoovervilles & Hoover Blankets" showed that President Hoover

was blamed for the suffering of the poor

The major purpose of President FDR's bank holiday of 1933 was to

restore public confidence in the nation's banks

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1
The economic boom of the 1920's was fueled in part by
tariff reductions on European goods
construction by the TVA
increased investments in the stock market
government subsides paid to farmers
2
Which amendment resulted in the rise of bootleggers and speakeasies?
18th
16th
19th
17th
3
Which factor contributed to the Red Scare during the 1920's?
Germany's attacks on U.S. cargo ships
success of the Communist Revolution in Russia
widespread hostility toward big business
radical nature of the national administration in power
4
The Harlem Renaissance can best be described as a
renewal of religious fundamentalism
Black expression of racial heritage
new era in Broadway plays and musicals
revival of Dutch culture in NYC
5
Which aspect fo the 1920's caused it to be labeled "The Roaring Twenties"?
widespread social change
Technological improvements
political reform
territorial expansion
6
what was on factor that led to the Great Depression?
increases in the tax rate for corporations
government limitation on the amount of money in circulation
excessive speculation in the stock market
high wages paid by employers
7
one of the major causes of the stock market crash of 1929 was
excessive buying of stocks on margin
overconsumption of goods and services
failure of international banking systems
low prices of stocks and bonds
8
Which statement can be drawn about prohibition in the U.S.?
increased taxes affect consumer spending
people will sacrifice willing for the common good
social attitudes can make laws difficult to enforce
morality can be legislated successfully
9
In the 1920's the Immigration Act, Red Scare & Sacco & Vanzetti trial were typical of the
rejection of traditional customs and beliefs
support of humanitarian causes
acceptance of cultural differences
increase in nativism and intolerance
10
President FDR hoped his plan to "pack" the court would?
end the debate on the limits of the Presidential power
weaken the Fair Labor Standards Act
Prevent the New Deal from being declared unconstitutional
discourage legal challenges to his foreign policy
11
A major criticism of FDR's programs was that these programs
provided too much protection for big business
ignored the publics needs
reduced the power of the Fed Govt
made people dependent of the Federal Gov't
12
What was a major cause of the Great Depression?
an increase in demand for imported products
a decrease in the supply of consumer goods
an increase in the price of wheat
overproduction and under consumption
13
Which New Deal program was chiefly designed to correct abuses in the stock market?
Civilian Conservation Corps
Workers Progress Administration
Federal Emergency Relief Act
Securities & Exchange Commission
14
What contributed most to the Stock Market Crash of 1929?
increased use of the automobile
growth of the entertainment inustry
speculation in stocks & real estate
use of new energy sources
15
In the 1920's which economic factor led to the Great Depression?
overproduction of farm products and manufactured goods
lack of investment in the stock market
attempt by the U.S. to promote free trade
failure to develop new consumer goods industries
16
President Herbert Hoovers approach to the Great Depression was...
Helping the unemployed should be 1st concern of the gov't
high unemployment is good for the economy
The Fed Gov't should provide relief to the unemployed
unemployed should be patient & prosperity will trickle down
17
New Deal programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps & the Works Progress Admin meant to help
Farmers
unemployed workers
businesses
homeowners
18
The Scopes trial illustrates a conflict between...
freedom of the press
free competition in the marketplace
religious beliefs versus scientific theories
due process of law
19
Women gain the right to vote with which Federal amendment?
18th
19th
21st
15th
20
"Hoovervilles & Hoover Blankets" showed that President Hoover
used military to aid the unemployed
supported relief and public housing for the needy
was seen as a role model
was blamed for the suffering of the poor
21
The women in the photo were referred to as...
suffragists
jalopies
dancers
flappers
22
The major purpose of President FDR's bank holiday of 1933 was to
encourage banks to loan out more money
reduce the number of banks
reinforce laws to punish banks
restore public confidence in the nation's banks
23
During the Great Depression, new Deal Programs tried to stimulate economic recovery was by
lowering the minimum wage
raising tariff rates
creating public works jobs
increasing interest rates

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