Which of the following best represents an economic effect of the Dust Bowl?

A trend/movement began toward larger farms, not individuals

What is the best statement to describe the reason for the shortcomings of Dust Bowl era?

Environmental modifications can have negative consequences

What was the main purpose of the programs created by the New Deal?

To provide relief (jobs) to the American workforce

Which of the following would best complete the timeline?

Economic programs to spur the economy

What was the major cause of the Dust Bowl in the central U.S.?

Drought, poor farming practices, overproducing crops, etc.

studbud

The Great Depression, New Deal and Dust Bowl

7 termsStudBud Administration1,046 plays

Review quiz for 7th grade Texas History over the Great Depression, Dust Bowl, and the New Deal.

Flashcards7 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 7

Answers

1
Which of the following best represents an economic effect of the Dust Bowl?
People returned to small individual farms they had before
Economic losses were minimal due to government subsidies
A trend/movement began toward larger farms, not individuals
The government didn't establish any agencies to help farmers
2
What is the best statement to describe the reason for the shortcomings of Dust Bowl era?
Geography and climate affect the way people use their money
Environmental modifications can have negative consequences
Drought and wind can create storms
Texans adapted to their environment by excavating empty land
3
What was the main purpose of the programs created by the New Deal?
To provide relief (jobs) to the American workforce
To provide jobs for stay-at-home mothers in need
To replace current government employees with new workers
To provide food for the poor children of Africa
4
Which of the following would best complete the timeline?
War between the Allied Forces
Conflict between Mexico and Spain
Economic programs to spur the economy
Movement to improve social conditions
5
Who was the president responsible for putting the New Deal into effect?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Franklin Eleanor Rosefelt
Benjamin Franklin Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
6
What was the major cause of the Dust Bowl in the central U.S.?
The Stock Market Crash of 1929 (aka Black Tuesday)
Farmers dug too many holes in the dirt
Drought, poor farming practices, overproducing crops, etc.
The wind blew loose soil around, creating large dust storms
7
In what year did the Stock Market crash, effectively starting the Great Depression?
1932
1941
1919
1929

The Great Depression, New Deal and Dust Bowl Flashcards | StudBud