What does the SocialSecurity Act of 1935 continue to provide?

financial assistance toretired people

In the 1930s, how did Roosevelt change the federal government’s role in the economy?

A. byusing deficit spending to stimulate economic growth

Who did blacks change their voting loyalties?

Switched from Republicans to Democrats

Which conditions are mostcharacteristic of an economic depression?

high unemployment and overproduction

What was a major result ofPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal?

a increase in the Federal deficit

What was on differencebetween the administrations of Roosevelt andPresident Herbert Hoover?

. FDR was more willing touse gov't to solve ec. problems.

After WWI why did farmers fail to share in the general economic growth of the UnitedStates?

Overproduction andcompetition caused falling prices, immigrants were settling in the west

How did Roosevelt help provide economic relief to Americans during the GreatDepression?

creating work relief programs (pubic works)

What was a significantcause of the Great Depression of the 1930’s?

banking policies were unsound and expanded credit

Why did Hoovervilles spring up in America?

A. refusalto provide direct federal aid to the homeless

When the Depressionbegan what was the most common ec. belief supported by theRepublican Party?

economy would recoveron own through laissez faire policies

Which of the following wasa characteristic of Republican presidents of the 1920s?

A. supportedbuisnesses and high tariffs

Whichof the following most accurately describes the impact of New Deal onAfrican Americans?

Roosevelt consulted African American leaders

Which of the following wasa cause of the Great Depression?

gap between the rich and the poor (disparity of income)

How did the New Deal try tosolve many problems of the Great Depression?

by providing federal aid to people and businesses

Whatwas a major effect of the New Deal policy on labor unions?

unions obtained the right to bargain collectively

How did the power ofgovernment change during the Civil War and the Great Depression?

Presidential powers wereexpanded.

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1
What does the SocialSecurity Act of 1935 continue to provide?
funding for smallbusinesses
emergency relief to farmers
a guaranteed minimum wagefor workers
financial assistance toretired people
2
In the 1930s, how did Roosevelt change the federal government’s role in the economy?
A. byraising tariffs to protect domestic industries
A. byusing deficit spending to stimulate economic growth
by reducing programs tohelp the unemployed
A. byending efforts at trust busting
3
Which group was most strongly opposed toPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal program?
western farmers
business leaders
recent immigrants
factory workers
4
Who did blacks change their voting loyalties?
Always voted for Democrats
Always voted Republican
Switched from Republicans to Democrats
switched from Democrats to Republicans
5
Which conditions are mostcharacteristic of an economic depression?
high employment and increased real estate investments
high unemployment and overproduction
large business investments and low taxes
too much money in circulation and high stock prices
6
New Deal programs thatbuilt parks (CCC) and roads and bridges (WPA) were intended to helpwhom?
homeowners
unemployed workers
businesses
farmers
7
What was a major result ofPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal?
a change in the voting rights of women
a increase in the Federal deficit
a decrease in the power of the Federal Government
putting US on gold standardfor currency
8
What does the FederalReserve System help to regulate?
state sales tax rates
. Social Security payments
the nation’s money supply
. the annual federal budget
9
What was on differencebetween the administrations of Roosevelt andPresident Herbert Hoover?
FDR was able to ignoreec. issues for most of his first term
. FDR was more willing touse gov't to solve ec. problems.
FDR was unwilling to allow gov't agencies toestablish jobs
FDR was unable to wincongressional support for his program
10
Whichfactor added to the hardships of midwestern farmers during the GreatDepression?
A. the creation of the War industries Board
A. the Dust Bowl
A. the election of Franklin Roosevelt
theend of Prohibition
11
After WWI why did farmers fail to share in the general economic growth of the UnitedStates?
Overproduction andcompetition caused falling prices
A. Farmerscould not produce enough to keep up with demand.
immigrants were settling in the west
Gov't reduced number of acres on which farmers could grow
12
How did Roosevelt help provide economic relief to Americans during the GreatDepression?
creating work relief programs (pubic works)
attempting to restructure the U.S. Supreme Court
conducting fireside chats by radio to explain policies
appointing Frances Perkins as secretary of labor
13
.Which government agency reduces interest rates to stimulate economic growth?
Department of Commerce
Federal Reserve System
Securities and ExchangeCommission
Federal Deposit InsuranceCorporation
14
What was the goal of TheAgricultural Adjustment Act?
A. Guaranteed deposits in thebank for up to $5,000
Created a system ofpensions for the elderly
A. Closed the banks
A. Paid farmers not to plant
15
What was a significantcause of the Great Depression of the 1930’s?
wave of violent strikes had paralyzed the major industries
banking policies were unsound and expanded credit
A. consumergoods were relatively inexpensive
decrease in tariffs increased trade with countries
16
Why did Hoovervilles spring up in America?
A. emergencyrelief program to provide food to the poor
supportfor programs to provide jobs for the unemployed
efforts to help theresidents return to their farms
A. refusalto provide direct federal aid to the homeless
17
When the Depressionbegan what was the most common ec. belief supported by theRepublican Party?
unemployed workers shouldreceive unemployment benefits
the government shouldassume control of industry
economy would recoveron own through laissez faire policies
increase in defensespending would stimulate the economy
18
Which of the following weregovernment policies in 1920s that contributed to Great Depression?
a. Strong anti-trust laws
a. High interest rates
a. Belief in laissez faire
a. High taxes for the wealthy
19
Which of the following wasa characteristic of Republican presidents of the 1920s?
A. supportfor tax breaks for all Americans
A. outlawedmonopolies
A. Supportedworkers
A. supportedbuisnesses and high tariffs
20
Whichof the following most accurately describes the impact of New Deal onAfrican Americans?
Roosevelt openly andactively promoted civil rights.
Roosevelt consulted African American leaders
workers had equal access toNew Deal jobs
sharecroppers received farmsubsidies (money)
21
Whichfactor contributed to the stock market crash of 1929?
decreasedinvestment in business
increased agricultural prices
over speculation
governmentregulation of big business
22
Which of the following wasa cause of the Great Depression?
rising cost ofmass-produced goods
falling tariff rates
gap between the rich and the poor (disparity of income)
increasing income tax rates
23
How did the New Deal try tosolve many problems of the Great Depression?
by lowering spending to maintain a balanced budget
reducing taxes on business to stimulate job creation
by providing federal aid to people and businesses
bydecreasing foreign competition by raising tariffs
24
Whatwas a major effect of the New Deal policy on labor unions?
unions experienced difficulty in gaining new members
unions lost the right to strike
unions were soon controlled by large corporations
unions obtained the right to bargain collectively
25
How did the power ofgovernment change during the Civil War and the Great Depression?
Congress exerted greaterleadership.
The Supreme Court expandedcivil liberties
Presidential powers wereexpanded.
Power shifted from thefederal government to the states.

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