How did the automobile impact the American landscape?

More people were able to make a living through agriculture.

Herbert Hoover's solution to easing the Great Depression was primarily to

provide some federal help to bankers, but none for the poor

Which of these best describes the term "flapper" in U.S. history?

women who wore short hair and skirts & challenged traditions

Increased tariffs on imported goods in the 1920s resulted in

European inability to repay World War I loans.

An obvious defect in the US' banking system that was exposed during the Great Depression was

the lack of protection for funds deposited in banks.

Which of these was a DIRECT result of the Prohibition movement in the United States?

passage of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution

In the 1920s, the United States experienced an economic boom due to, among other things,

installment buying and an unregulated stock market.

Overproduction and underconsumption factored into causing the Great Depression by

leading to more spending than saving.

It can be argued that radio's MOST important contribution to American life in the 1920s was

it helped to create a common culture in the United States.

The Bonus Army of 1932

ed massive protests to win promised payments to veterans.

Which of these was the basic idea of the New Deal?

the fed gov has a major responsibility to ensure prosperity

Which of these is the BEST description of "Hoovervilles"?

shantytowns in which homeless families lived during the GD

The creation of Prohibition had the unintentional effect of

creating a network that illegally supplied people w/alcohol.

What motivated the Great Migration?

job openings due to industrial growth in northern cities

Why is the Harlem Renaissance of major importance in American History?

It brought the AfricanAmerican experience mainstream culture

The Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution was repealed because

Congress and the states agreed to repeal it.

The most important factor leading to FDR's win over Hoover in the 1932 election was

most people blamed Hoover for the depression .

The runs on banks during the GD worsened the country's economic situation because the bank runs

caused many banks to close&created agreater shortage ofmoney

A major criticism of FDR's programs to combat the Great Depression was that these programs

made people dependent on the federal government.

Which of these New Deal programs would have had the largest impact on rural electrification

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

Which is true of the “Harlem Renaissance” of the 1920s?

The era gave rise to Langston Hughes

During the 1930s, the New Deal demonstrated the willingness of the United States government to

become more involved in the direction of the US' economy.

The most valid generalization to be drawn from the study of Prohibition in the US is that

social attitudes can make laws difficult to enforce.

Which statement accurately describes President Hoover's initial response to the GD

He ignored the entire financial situation.

The Red Scare following World War I was caused primarily by

fear of communist infiltration of the United States.

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1
Which president created the New Deal?
JFK
Herbert Hoover
FDR
Richard Nixon
2
How did the automobile impact the American landscape?
More people were able to make a living through agriculture.
Rural families could travel to cities for entertainment.
Houses were built with the inclusion of garages.
The automobile led to the construction of paved roads.
3
Herbert Hoover's solution to easing the Great Depression was primarily to
provide some federal help to bankers, but none for the poor
lower foreign tariffs and thus increase foreign trade.
provide no help at all for American citizens or businesses.
provide bonus checks to all American citizens
4
Which of these best describes the term "flapper" in U.S. history?
women who worked in factories during World War II
women who wore the new bathing suits to American beaches
women who wore short hair and skirts & challenged traditions
women who campaigned for the abolition of slavery
5
This music became synonymous w/the Harlem Renaissance & grew steadily in popularity
bluegrass
rock and roll
salsa
jazz
6
Prohibition restricted the sale and consumption of
cigarettes
drugs
alcohol
foreign foods
7
Increased tariffs on imported goods in the 1920s resulted in
increase in demand for European goods.
an increase in American exports.
European inability to repay World War I loans.
the collapse of the League of Nations.
8
Which of these contributed to the Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression?
foreign boycotts of US products
success of the US farming economy
the effects of WWII
stock market speculation
9
Overproduction, war debts, and the stock market crash were all causes of
Dust Bowl
WWII
Great Depression
the Smoot-Hawley Tariff
10
The FDIC, NRA, and CCC are most associated with the
Progressive Era
Populist Era
Prohibition Era
New Deal
11
An obvious defect in the US' banking system that was exposed during the Great Depression was
excessive government regulation of banks.
the federal government's ownership of banks.
the lack of protection for funds deposited in banks.
an excessive amount of currency in circulation.
12
In 1935, the elderly, physically disabled, and orphans began receiving gov benefits when the
Medicare Act was passed
Medicaid Act was passed
Social Security Act was passed
Welfare Act was passed
13
Which of these was a DIRECT result of the Prohibition movement in the United States?
passage of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution
passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution
a high incidence of alcohol-related industrial accidents
thePresident was against alcohol, so an amendment was passed
14
In the 1920s, the United States experienced an economic boom due to, among other things,
installment buying and an unregulated stock market.
the mobilization of the economy for war.
the expansion of civil rights to women and minorities.
increased government restrictions on big business.
15
What era did the 18th Amendment begin?
Prohibition
Civil Rights Era
Jim Crow Era
Red Scare
16
Which statement describes the impact of the 21st Amendment?
Prohibition was repealed
African-Americans were granted equality
Women were given the right to vote
Congress could levy an income tax
17
The Prohibition Era in the United States is generally associated with a ban on
communism
immigration
free speech
alcohol
18
Overproduction and underconsumption factored into causing the Great Depression by
causing falling prices on goods.
scaring farmers into growing fewer crops
leading to more spending than saving.
forcing a decrease in mechanization.
19
It can be argued that radio's MOST important contribution to American life in the 1920s was
people could keep posted on all news about the war w/Japan.
broadcast updates about the growing "Dust Bowl."
it helped to create a common culture in the United States.
people could hear Broadway plays instead of attending them.
20
The Bonus Army of 1932
was instrumental in carrying out New Deal programs.
ed massive protests to win promised payments to veterans.
helped to fight the Communists in Russia.
organized a large strike of textile workers
21
Which of these was the basic idea of the New Deal?
States’ rights have priority over rights of the fed gov
the fed gov has a major responsibility to ensure prosperity
Energy production should only be private enterprises'concern
the Supreme Court is responsible to the executive branch
22
During Roosevelt's New Deal, the S.E.C. was created. The purpose of this agency was to
provide retirement income for U.S. workers
insure bank deposits in the United States.
employ workers in public work projects.
regulate the sale of stocks
23
Which New Deal agency instituted a reforestation program intended to prevent another Dust Bowl?
CWA
AAA
CCC
NIRA
24
Which of these is the BEST description of "Hoovervilles"?
the first planned suburbs which were developed after WWI
poverty-stricken housing developments
shantytowns in which homeless families lived during the GD
nickname for the department of Housing and Urban Development
25
The most popular form of mass entertainment following World War I was
TV
Broadway musicals
radio
movies
26
The creation of Prohibition had the unintentional effect of
creating a network that illegally supplied people w/alcohol.
causing increased popularity of groups such as the KKK
increasing the popularity of television and motion pictures.
causing people to turn to heroin and cocaine.
27
What motivated the Great Migration?
job openings due to industrial growth in northern cities
competition for jobs from immigrants moving to the south
the opportunity to serve in WWI
the Emancipation Proclamation
28
Why is the Harlem Renaissance of major importance in American History?
It brought the AfricanAmerican experience mainstream culture
The government finally passed a law banning slavery.
The area of New York was rebuilt after a devastating fire.
gave much-needed jobs to AAs during the Great Migration.
29
Which of these was a reason for the collapse of the American economy which led to the GD?
Government control of the economy led to severe inflation.
Taxes were too high to support social security payments.
False prosperity of the 1920s
Foreign governments began to boycott American-made goods.
30
The Wagner Act created this, which investigates & decides on charges of unfair labor practices.
Wagner Committee
National Labor Relations Board
Department of Labor
Sherman Antitrust Board
31
The Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution was repealed because
the President vetoed the Amendment.
the Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional.
Congress and the states agreed to repeal it.
women demanded the right to suffrage.
32
The 19th Amendment
granted women suffrage
provided for the popular election of senators.
established the terms of presidential succession.
ended Prohibition
33
The most important factor leading to FDR's win over Hoover in the 1932 election was
Americans wanted a revolutionary government
most people blamed Hoover for the depression .
Roosevelt's service in WW1 made him an American hero.
Hoover felt that he could not win so he didn't campaign
34
The runs on banks during the GD worsened the country's economic situation because the bank runs
caused overseas investors to worry about giving money to US
caused banking institutions to collect funds from the gov
caused many banks to close&created agreater shortage ofmoney
caused the gov to stop reimbursing currency for gold bullion
35
A major criticism of FDR's programs to combat the Great Depression was that these programs
made people dependent on the federal government.
ignored the plight of homeowners with mortgages.
provided too much protection for big business.
reduced the power of the federal government.
36
Which New Deal agency built more than half a million miles of roads?
CWA
AAA
NIRA
CCC
37
Which of these New Deal programs would have had the largest impact on rural electrification
The Social Security Act (SSA)
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
the National Recovery Act (NRA)
38
Which is true of the “Harlem Renaissance” of the 1920s?
The era gave us F. Scott Fitzgerald, flappers, & speakeasies
The color barrier in major league sports was broken
The era gave rise to Langston Hughes
Poverty & starvation lead to its nickname.
39
During the 1930s, the New Deal demonstrated the willingness of the United States government to
provide military aid to European nations fighting fascism.
become more involved in the direction of the US' economy.
avoid any socialist economic practices
strictly follow the practices of laissez-faire economics.
40
The most valid generalization to be drawn from the study of Prohibition in the US is that
social attitudes can make laws difficult to enforce.
people will sacrifice willingly for the common good.
increased taxes affect consumer spending.
morality can be legislated successfully.
41
A major reason for ending Prohibition was
the new President liked to drink.
the high cost of enforcing it.
the women's movement protested for a change in the law.
soldiers returning from WWII wanted to be able to drink.
42
Which statement accurately describes President Hoover's initial response to the GD
He opposed the construction of Boulder Dam.
He ignored the entire financial situation.
He was cautious and encouraged cooperation.
He promoted the use of direct relief.
43
Which event in history is seen by many people as the beginning of the Great Depression?
the creation of the Federal Reserve
the Stock Market Crash of 1929
the end of WWI
the beginning of the Dust Bowl
44
Which state was most affected by the Dust Bowl?
Ohio
Alabama
Michigan
Oklahoma
45
The Red Scare following World War I was caused primarily by
the actions of Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy.
fear of airborne diseases
fear of communist infiltration of the United States.
fear of influenza

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