Songs, movies and books in the 1930's are similar in that they...

helped people escape the realities of their life.

The rise of fascist dictators in Europe such as; Hitler and Mussolini, were because...

European nations turned to the dictators in the 1920's -1930

Which one of the following is an economic consequence of the New Deal?

Role of the federal government in the economy expanded.

The difference between FDR and Hoover is that Roosevelt responded by...

supported direct government assistance to people.

Why did President Roosevelt seek to "Pack" the Supreme Court?

Court declared some New Deal polices unconstitutional

The New Deal changed American political thinking because it was based on...

Federal government should solve social and economic issues.

What was the purpose of FDR's "fireside chats?"

reassure people about the future of the economy.

When Roosevelt stated, "Yet if I fail, I may be the last one." What did he mean?

Great Depression threatened faith in Americas future.

The FDIC and the SEC were developed to...

reform practices of banks and the stock market.

What caused the stock market to collapse in 1929?

Too many people buying stocks on margin

The purpose of the FDIC and Bank Holiday was to...

restore public confidence back in the nation's banks.

What did the "Relief" section of the New Deal policy seek to do?

developed public work jobs through federal government.

Base your answer on the cartoon. What is the cartoon trying to express?

FDR's actions threaten democracy.

How did the New Deal alter political thinking during the 1930's?

Federal government should solve social and economic issues.

Opponents of the New Deal criticized FDR for

expanding the role and size of the Federal government

Why was it easy for Roosevelt to win the election in 1933?

Voters blamed Hoover for the Great Depression

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1
Songs, movies and books in the 1930's are similar in that they...
glamorized urban life
exposed the mistakes of the Republican party.
helped people escape the realities of their life.
relived bad times in the past.
2
Which of the following is NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
Buying stocks on margin
Decrease in the demand for consumer goods
Hoovervilles
Overuse of credit
3
In which year were Hoovervilles present in America?
1950's
1930's
1920's
1940's
4
The rise of fascist dictators in Europe such as; Hitler and Mussolini, were because...
Japan began to gain territory during the Great Depression.
South American countries turned to military leaders.
European nations turned to the dictators in the 1920's -1930
Roosevelt's New Deal was supported in Europe.
5
Which one of the following is an economic consequence of the New Deal?
Balanced budgets became the model for economic stability.
Federal government would practice Laissez-faire
Role of the federal government in the economy expanded.
No limits should be placed on borrowing money.
6
The difference between FDR and Hoover is that Roosevelt responded by...
supported direct government assistance to people.
rely on private charitiess to provide assistance.
stressed the need for self-reliance
felt the government should not be involved in the economy
7
Why did President Roosevelt seek to "Pack" the Supreme Court?
Judges requested more help with increased responsibility.
Some states were not represented in the court
Court declared some New Deal polices unconstitutional
Court needed minority representation.
8
The New Deal changed American political thinking because it was based on...
political parties must work together.
States should be in charge of fixing the issues.
the economy will fix itself if left alone.
Federal government should solve social and economic issues.
9
Which President believed in persistent experimentation?
President Hoover.
President Roosevelt
10
What was the purpose of FDR's "fireside chats?"
ask bankers to donate their money
reassure people about the future of the economy.
help farmers pay off their loans.
Convince Americans to buy war bonds.
11
When Roosevelt stated, "Yet if I fail, I may be the last one." What did he mean?
Military was thinking of taking over the government.
Citizens were opposed to major changes in government.
Great Depression threatened faith in Americas future.
Constitution limited him to two terms as president.
12
The FDIC and the SEC were developed to...
helped bring an end to Prohibition
removed regulations on investment companies and banks.
provided direct federal loans to businesses
reform practices of banks and the stock market.
13
What caused the stock market to collapse in 1929?
Too many people buying stocks on margin
Banks wouldn't loan money to invest into the stock market.
Stock prices were stagnant
Companies stop selling stocks
14
How did citizens who lived during the Dust Bowl react to the event?
Marched on Washington
Migrated to California
given aid from Tennessee Valley Authority.
Invested in better farmland.
15
The purpose of the FDIC and Bank Holiday was to...
restore public confidence back in the nation's banks.
Encourage banks to lend money to failing businesses.
remove regulations on investment companies.
create laws to punish banks for high interest rates.
16
Where did the Dust Bowl take place?
Southwest.
Great Plains
New England
Pacific Northwest
17
This photo represents a...
Ghetto
Suburban settlement
Tenement Housing
Hooverville
18
What did the "Relief" section of the New Deal policy seek to do?
Increased taxes on foreign imports
developed public work jobs through federal government.
decreased minimum wage
increased interest rates so people would use banks.
19
Which President believed in "Rugged Individualism" during the Great Depression?
President Hoover
President Roosevelt.
20
Base your answer on the cartoon. What is the cartoon trying to express?
FDR is letting congress have too much power.
FDR should limit congress's power.
Supreme Court is helping FDR reorganize the government.
FDR's actions threaten democracy.
21
How did the New Deal alter political thinking during the 1930's?
Economy will fix itself
Federal government should solve social and economic issues.
State governments are responsible for economic issues.
Political parties must work together
22
Opponents of the New Deal criticized FDR for
weakening the executive branch
expanding the role and size of the Federal government
Reduce the number of banks to a manageable number.
permitting banks to operate without government regulation
23
Roosevelt developed the CCC and WPA to solve which issue?
limited income for seniors
too many buying stocks on margin
excessive use of credit.
High unemployment
24
Which New Deal Policy provided insurance for the unemployed and pension for retired workers?
National Recovery Act
Fair labor standards act
Social Security
National Labor Relations Act
25
Why was it easy for Roosevelt to win the election in 1933?
Republican party had been declining.
Roosevelt had more experience than Hoover
Voters blamed Hoover for the Great Depression
It was difficult to beat Hoover

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