Henry Ford had a great impact on American society by

using an assembly line to mass-produce cheap &efficient cars

During the 2nd half of the 20s,which economic trend was a major cause of the Great Depression?

overproduction and under-consumption

At first, radio and movies had a direct impact on American society because they

quickly spread news and information

Shantytowns, called “Hoovervilles” sprang up across the US because of Pres Herbert Hoover’s

refusal to provide direct federal aid to the homeless

The Red Scare following World War I was caused primarily by

fear of communist infiltration of the US

The pic represents a scene from the DustBowl. The conditions it pictures resulted from

Drought and poor agricultural practices

One of the major causes of the stock market crash of 1929 was:

excessive buying of stocks on margin

In 1927 synchronized sound was in the movie The Jazz Singer. The impact of this represents

the advancement of technology following WW I

Which of these was a PRIMARY cause of the Dust Bowl?

the overworking of farmlands in the Great Plains

The term Hooverville refers to

popular name for shantytowns during the Great Depression

What was the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s?

music,art,& literary activity among African-Americans in NYC

studbud

GPS 16-17 Review

20 termsStudBud Administration57 plays

GPS 16-17 Review

Flashcards20 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 20

Answers

1
Henry Ford had a great impact on American society by
discovered a way refine crude oil into cheap gasoline
using an assembly line to mass-produce cheap &efficient cars
developed railroad systems that connected the entire country
dividing the classes by making cars for wealthy buyers
2
The growth of communism in the US during the early 1900s directly led to
an increased public support of unions
a restriction of immigration
a reform of labor laws
an extreme decline in nationalism
3
During the 2nd half of the 20s,which economic trend was a major cause of the Great Depression?
deficits in the federal budget
overproduction and under-consumption
reductions in tariff rates
creation of national and state sales taxes
4
The area of NY where musicians, such as Irving Berlin, composed their music was known as
Staten Island
Levittown
Tin Pan Alley
Harlem
5
What earlier international event led to the Agricultural & Industrial overproduction?
The Progressive Movement
The Populist Movement
Strikes by major unions
World War I
6
At first, radio and movies had a direct impact on American society because they
quickly spread news and information
were required to be placed in every home
replaced the television for entertainment
allowed families to broadcast their lives
7
Shantytowns, called “Hoovervilles” sprang up across the US because of Pres Herbert Hoover’s
federal programs to provide jobs for the unemployed
emergency relief program to provide food to the poor
efforts to help the residents return to their farms
refusal to provide direct federal aid to the homeless
8
The Red Scare following World War I was caused primarily by
the influenza outbreak
the actions of Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy
fear of communist infiltration of the US
fear of airborne diseases
9
The pic represents a scene from the DustBowl. The conditions it pictures resulted from
Government programs during the Great Depression
The burning of coal to power factories
Drought and poor agricultural practices
The increased use of automobiles
10
One of the major causes of the stock market crash of 1929 was:
low prices of stocks and bonds
excessive buying of stocks on margin
overconsumption of goods and services
failure of international banking systems
11
The most popular form of mass entertainment following World War I was
television
motion pictures
radio
Broadway shows
12
In _____ the Stock Market Crash plunged the U.S. into The Great Depression
1930
1929
1927
1928
13
In 1927 synchronized sound was in the movie The Jazz Singer. The impact of this represents
the advancement of technology following WW I
increased political unrest following WW II
increased social unrest following WW II
the advancement of civil rights following WW I
14
Which of these was a PRIMARY cause of the Dust Bowl?
a decrease in demand of agricultural goods
low dairy prices in the Midwest
the Great Depression
the overworking of farmlands in the Great Plains
15
The Unsound banking practice where 90% of the stock is borrowed&lead to the Stock Market Crash.
Installment Loans
Fiscal policy
Buying on Margin
Speculation
16
What system would limit immigrants coming to America because of Red Scare?
Tenure system
Quota system
Immigration system
Exclusion system
17
The term Hooverville refers to
Houses constructed during theLand Boom in the early−20s.
tent cities that soldiers Lived in while fighting in WWI.
popular name for shantytowns during the Great Depression
homes that were constructed for the poor during the New Deal
18
Who was a pioneer of jazz music that mastered the trumpet ?
Langston Hughes
Louis Armstrong
Huey Long
Kenny G
19
What was the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s?
a program of urban renewal in various ethnic groups in NYC
music,art,& literary activity among African-Americans in NYC
integration of Af-Americans in colleges in the US
political&social reforms by Af-American politicians in NYC
20
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the stock market crash?
Overproduction
High Wages
Under-consumption
Speculation

GPS 16-17 Review Flashcards | StudBud

GPS 16-17 Review

20 termsStudBud Administration57 plays

GPS 16-17 Review

Flashcards20 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 20

Answers

1
Henry Ford had a great impact on American society by
discovered a way refine crude oil into cheap gasoline
using an assembly line to mass-produce cheap &efficient cars
developed railroad systems that connected the entire country
dividing the classes by making cars for wealthy buyers
2
The growth of communism in the US during the early 1900s directly led to
an increased public support of unions
a restriction of immigration
a reform of labor laws
an extreme decline in nationalism
3
During the 2nd half of the 20s,which economic trend was a major cause of the Great Depression?
deficits in the federal budget
overproduction and under-consumption
reductions in tariff rates
creation of national and state sales taxes
4
The area of NY where musicians, such as Irving Berlin, composed their music was known as
Staten Island
Levittown
Tin Pan Alley
Harlem
5
What earlier international event led to the Agricultural & Industrial overproduction?
The Progressive Movement
The Populist Movement
Strikes by major unions
World War I
6
At first, radio and movies had a direct impact on American society because they
quickly spread news and information
were required to be placed in every home
replaced the television for entertainment
allowed families to broadcast their lives
7
Shantytowns, called “Hoovervilles” sprang up across the US because of Pres Herbert Hoover’s
federal programs to provide jobs for the unemployed
emergency relief program to provide food to the poor
efforts to help the residents return to their farms
refusal to provide direct federal aid to the homeless
8
The Red Scare following World War I was caused primarily by
the influenza outbreak
the actions of Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy
fear of communist infiltration of the US
fear of airborne diseases
9
The pic represents a scene from the DustBowl. The conditions it pictures resulted from
Government programs during the Great Depression
The burning of coal to power factories
Drought and poor agricultural practices
The increased use of automobiles
10
One of the major causes of the stock market crash of 1929 was:
low prices of stocks and bonds
excessive buying of stocks on margin
overconsumption of goods and services
failure of international banking systems
11
The most popular form of mass entertainment following World War I was
television
motion pictures
radio
Broadway shows
12
In _____ the Stock Market Crash plunged the U.S. into The Great Depression
1930
1929
1927
1928
13
In 1927 synchronized sound was in the movie The Jazz Singer. The impact of this represents
the advancement of technology following WW I
increased political unrest following WW II
increased social unrest following WW II
the advancement of civil rights following WW I
14
Which of these was a PRIMARY cause of the Dust Bowl?
a decrease in demand of agricultural goods
low dairy prices in the Midwest
the Great Depression
the overworking of farmlands in the Great Plains
15
The Unsound banking practice where 90% of the stock is borrowed&lead to the Stock Market Crash.
Installment Loans
Fiscal policy
Buying on Margin
Speculation
16
What system would limit immigrants coming to America because of Red Scare?
Tenure system
Quota system
Immigration system
Exclusion system
17
The term Hooverville refers to
Houses constructed during theLand Boom in the early−20s.
tent cities that soldiers Lived in while fighting in WWI.
popular name for shantytowns during the Great Depression
homes that were constructed for the poor during the New Deal
18
Who was a pioneer of jazz music that mastered the trumpet ?
Langston Hughes
Louis Armstrong
Huey Long
Kenny G
19
What was the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s?
a program of urban renewal in various ethnic groups in NYC
music,art,& literary activity among African-Americans in NYC
integration of Af-Americans in colleges in the US
political&social reforms by Af-American politicians in NYC
20
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the stock market crash?
Overproduction
High Wages
Under-consumption
Speculation