Which candidates ran for president in 1932?

Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt

The Wagner Act gave labor unions the right to

represent workers in collective bargaining

What was the first major action Roosevelt took as president?

closed all of the nation's banks

How did the Agricultural Adjustment Administration try to help farmers?

by reducing production to raise crop prices

Within a few years, the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act led to

a dramatic drop in world trade.

A major reason for creating the TVA was to

improve economic conditions in a poor rural region

What is the political cartoon shown below referring to

Roosevelt’s Court-Packing Scheme

The main purpose of New Deal measures such as the SEC and the FDIC was to.

limit speculation and safeguard savings

Which statement describes what happened on Black Tuesday?

Stock prices fell and the stockmarket crashed.

What were two basic causes of the Dust Bowl during the early 1930s?

over-farming and severe drought

A major criticism of FDR’s New Deal programs was that these programs

made people dependent on the Federal Government

What happened during the First Hundred Days?

Congress passed a record number of bills.

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1
Which candidates ran for president in 1932?
Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover
Calvin Coolidge and Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover and Alfred E. Smith
Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt
2
In calling shantytowns "Hoovervilles, " people conveyed their
disgust with Hoover.
trust in Hoover.
respect for Hoover.
patriotism
3
This provides a pension for retired workers and aided people with disabilities
FDIC
SSA
SEC
FHA
4
The Wagner Act gave labor unions the right to
force workers to financially support unions
represent workers in collective bargaining
establish quotas on immigration
prohibit scabs from receiving work contracts
5
Which of the following describes a government system for giving payments to the poor?
direct relief
social darwinism
laissez-faire
price support
6
An example of the psychological stress caused by the Great Depression was
people who committed suicide.
women who worked outside the home.
men who speculated on the stock market.
children who consumed fast-food dinners.
7
What was the first major action Roosevelt took as president?
closed all of the nation's banks
reorganized of the Supreme Court.
established the Social Security Administration
established Tennessee Valley Authority
8
How did the Agricultural Adjustment Administration try to help farmers?
by asking banks to lower interest rates for farmers
by increasing competition among farmers
by reducing production to raise crop prices
by increasing production to boost crop surpluses
9
How did programs like the CCC and the WPA provide relief to the needy?
By giving loans to the needy
By creating jobs for the needy
By distributing food to the needy
By providing pensions to the needy
10
Within a few years, the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act led to
Hoover's reelection as president.
an unequal distribution of income in the US
a dramatic drop in world trade.
more demand for American manufactured goods.
11
Hoover's approach to the Depression economy was based on a belief in
direct government relief.
separation of church and state.
voluntary cooperation.
the golden rule.
12
Which of the following was a goal of the New Deal?
increase crop production
deregulate the nation's banking system
decrease prices of farm goods
regulate the stock market
13
What happened to Roosevelt’s court-packing plan?
It was rejected by Congress
It was ratified as an amendment
It was signed into law by the president
It was declared unconstitutional
14
A major reason for creating the TVA was to
provide health care benefits for southerners
encourage African Americans to settle in Tennessee
improve economic conditions in a poor rural region
protect African Americans' rights in the South
15
What is the political cartoon shown below referring to
Roosevelt’s First Hundred Days
Roosevelt’s Banking Holiday
Roosevelt’s New Deal Coalition
Roosevelt’s Court-Packing Scheme
16
A government agency that supervises the stock market and punishes fraudulent trading practices
HOLC
FDIC
FHA
SEC
17
This provides deposit insurance, which protects an individual’s savings
FDIC
HOLC
FHA
SEC
18
The main purpose of New Deal measures such as the SEC and the FDIC was to.
limit speculation and safeguard savings
provided a guaranteed income for American families
enable the government to control failing industries
provide employment opportunities
19
Which law was part of Roosevelt’s Second New Deal?
Agricultural Adjustment Act
Glass-Steagall Act
Social Security Act
National Industrial Recovery Act
20
Which statement describes what happened on Black Tuesday?
Federal troops attacked the Bonus Army marchers.
Stock prices fell and the stockmarket crashed.
Bank runs forced many banks to close their doors.
The Supreme Court ruled that the NRA was unconstitutional.
21
What were two basic causes of the Dust Bowl during the early 1930s?
over-farming and severe drought
increase immigration and construction of railroads
strip mining and toxic waste dumping
overpopulation and urban sprawl
22
By decreasing farm surpluses, New Deal policies helped to _____.
lower the cost of food
raise the price of farm goods
increase the food supply
combat the effects of the Dust Bowl
23
A major criticism of FDR’s New Deal programs was that these programs
ignored the poor homeowners with mortgages
provided too much protection for big business
reduced the power of the Federal Government
made people dependent on the Federal Government
24
The graph below shows that the U.S. economy experiences repeated periods of
excessive regulation
trickle-down prosperity
high tariff rates
recession and recovery
25
What happened during the First Hundred Days?
Stock prices fell and the stock market crashed.
Congress passed a record number of bills.
The Supreme Court ruled the NRA unconstitutional.
Bank runs forced many banks to close their doors.

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