How did the Dust Bowl affect the Great Plains during the Great Depression?

Thousands of families left for the West Coast.

Which factor contributed to the stock market crash of 1929?

over speculation and Buying on Margin

Why did people in the Great Depression call their temporary settlement communities Hooverville?

They blamed President Hoover for the depression.

Which weakness in the American economy of the 1920s contributed to the Great Depression?

Easy credit allowed many to spend more than they earned.

President Hoover’s refusal to provide funds for the unemployed was based on his belief that

Federal relief programs would destroy individual initiative

What did President Franklin Roosevelt wish to achieve through deficit spending?

Job creation for the unemployed workers

To many Californians, the arrival of the Dust Bowl refugees of the mid–1930s represented

unwanted additions to the ranks of the unemployed.

Which factor led directly to the stock market crash of 1929?

buying on the margin and over speculation

The Tennessee trial of John T. Scopes in 1925 illustrated a conflict concerning

religious beliefs and scientific theories

In 1934, FDR created the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). What was it's main purpose?

to regulate the stock and bond markets against fraud

The primary objective of Harlem Renaissance writers was to

generate pride in African American culture.

What was a challenge to religious fundamentalism in the 1920s?

the teachings of John T. Scopes

Why did the Bonus Army march to Washington, D.C., in 1932?

Jobless veterans wanted their bonuses paid early.

During the Depression, sayings like “Hoovervilles” and “Hoover blankets” showed that Hoover

was blamed for the suffering of the poor

A major difference between Hoover and FDR's solutions to the depression was Hoover believed in

encouraging charities to be the providers for the unemployed

Why were the “Dust Bowl” conditions of the 1930s so significant in United States history?

They occurred at the same time as the Great Depression.

The works of Duke Ellington and Langston Hughes reflected the

achievements of the Harlem Renaissance

In the 1930s, shantytowns, often called “Hoovervilles”, sprang up in the US because of Hoover’s

refusal to provide direct federal aid to the homeless

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1
Which event led to the start of the Great Depression?
election of President Herbert Hoover (1928)
stock market crash (1929)
passage of the Emergency Banking Act (1933)
Red Scare (1919–1920)
2
How did the Dust Bowl affect the Great Plains during the Great Depression?
It brought economic prosperity to urban areas.
It caused a population decline in northeastern cities.
Thousands of individuals relocated to the East.
Thousands of families left for the West Coast.
3
In the United States, the Dust Bowl mainly affected—
fishermen in the Southeast.
loggers in the Northwest.
miners in the Northeast.
farmers in the Midwest.
4
Which factor contributed to the stock market crash of 1929?
government regulation of big business
over speculation and Buying on Margin
increased agricultural prices
decreased investment in business
5
Why did people in the Great Depression call their temporary settlement communities Hooverville?
President Hoover grew up in similar housing.
President Hoover was very popular during the depression.
They wanted to remember President Hoover
They blamed President Hoover for the depression.
6
Which weakness in the American economy of the 1920s contributed to the Great Depression?
The richest Americans were sending jobs over seas
Easy credit allowed many to spend more than they earned.
Businesses were unable to find enough skilled workers
High taxation kept consumer spending at a low level.
7
Which governmental policy, created by FDR, put many men back to work?
the New Deal
the Fair Deal
the Great Society
the New Frontier
8
President Hoover’s refusal to provide funds for the unemployed was based on his belief that
workers would not accept government assistance
the unemployment problem was not serious
labor unions should provide for the unemployed
Federal relief programs would destroy individual initiative
9
What did President Franklin Roosevelt wish to achieve through deficit spending?
Job creation for the unemployed workers
Trade agreements with foreign countries
Government control of industrial production
Government ownership of the financial sector
10
Which economic policy did President FDR use to respond to the Great Depression?
laissez-faire
deficit spending
supply-side
global interdependence
11
To many Californians, the arrival of the Dust Bowl refugees of the mid–1930s represented
a welcome addition to the labor force.
a source of much needed capital investment.
new markets for California businesses.
unwanted additions to the ranks of the unemployed.
12
Which factor led directly to the stock market crash of 1929?
decreased worker productivity
an increase in advertising
buying on the margin and over speculation
the popularity of the automobile
13
The Tennessee trial of John T. Scopes in 1925 illustrated a conflict concerning
due process of law
free competition in the marketplace
religious beliefs and scientific theories
freedom of the press
14
In 1934, FDR created the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). What was it's main purpose?
to establish tariffs on imported goods
to provide employment for men in the army and border patrol
to regulate the stock and bond markets against fraud
to restrict the manufacture and sale of alcohol
15
The primary objective of Harlem Renaissance writers was to
improve literacy rates among African Americans
generate pride in African American culture.
encourage militant protest among African Americans.
support educational programs for African Americans.
16
The Teapot Dome Scandal, Harlem Renaissance and the Scopes Trial all happened in which decade?
1950s
1930s
1940s
1920s
17
What was a challenge to religious fundamentalism in the 1920s?
the broadcasts of Aimee Semple McPherson
the speeches of William Jennings Bryan
the sermons of Billy Sunday
the teachings of John T. Scopes
18
Why did the Bonus Army march to Washington, D.C., in 1932?
Jobless veterans wanted their bonuses paid early.
The Capitol needed extra soldiers to protect it from riots.
President Hoover requested their support for his policies.
The army was preparing for World War II.
19
During the Depression, sayings like “Hoovervilles” and “Hoover blankets” showed that Hoover
used the military to aid the unemployed
was blamed for the suffering of the poor
was seen as a role model
supported relief and public housing for the needy
20
A major difference between Hoover and FDR's solutions to the depression was Hoover believed in
increasing the power of the executive branch for recovery
encouraging charities to be the providers for the unemployed
raising taxes to encourage economic growth
strictly regulating stock market operations
21
Why were the “Dust Bowl” conditions of the 1930s so significant in United States history?
They increased farm production by nearly thirty percent.
They included most of the farming regions of the Northwest.
They occurred at the same time as the Great Depression.
They provided increased opportunities for government jobs.
22
The works of Duke Ellington and Langston Hughes reflected the
architectural innovations of the 1930s
influence of southern European immigrant groups
achievements of the Harlem Renaissance
expanding role of women in the 1920s
23
Marcus Garvey’s program in the 1920s emphasized
a back-to-Africa movement.
vocational training.
integration into mainstream society
separate-but-equal doctrines.
24
In the 1930s, shantytowns, often called “Hoovervilles”, sprang up in the US because of Hoover’s
efforts to help the residents return to their farms
refusal to provide direct federal aid to the homeless
support for federal programs to provide jobs for unemployed
emergency relief program to provide food to the poor
25
Participants in the Harlem Renaissance encouraged black Americans to
demand political supremacy
take violent action against the government
take pride in their culture
leave the South and come to the North

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Questions 25

Answers

1
Which event led to the start of the Great Depression?
election of President Herbert Hoover (1928)
stock market crash (1929)
passage of the Emergency Banking Act (1933)
Red Scare (1919–1920)
2
How did the Dust Bowl affect the Great Plains during the Great Depression?
It brought economic prosperity to urban areas.
It caused a population decline in northeastern cities.
Thousands of individuals relocated to the East.
Thousands of families left for the West Coast.
3
In the United States, the Dust Bowl mainly affected—
fishermen in the Southeast.
loggers in the Northwest.
miners in the Northeast.
farmers in the Midwest.
4
Which factor contributed to the stock market crash of 1929?
government regulation of big business
over speculation and Buying on Margin
increased agricultural prices
decreased investment in business
5
Why did people in the Great Depression call their temporary settlement communities Hooverville?
President Hoover grew up in similar housing.
President Hoover was very popular during the depression.
They wanted to remember President Hoover
They blamed President Hoover for the depression.
6
Which weakness in the American economy of the 1920s contributed to the Great Depression?
The richest Americans were sending jobs over seas
Easy credit allowed many to spend more than they earned.
Businesses were unable to find enough skilled workers
High taxation kept consumer spending at a low level.
7
Which governmental policy, created by FDR, put many men back to work?
the New Deal
the Fair Deal
the Great Society
the New Frontier
8
President Hoover’s refusal to provide funds for the unemployed was based on his belief that
workers would not accept government assistance
the unemployment problem was not serious
labor unions should provide for the unemployed
Federal relief programs would destroy individual initiative
9
What did President Franklin Roosevelt wish to achieve through deficit spending?
Job creation for the unemployed workers
Trade agreements with foreign countries
Government control of industrial production
Government ownership of the financial sector
10
Which economic policy did President FDR use to respond to the Great Depression?
laissez-faire
deficit spending
supply-side
global interdependence
11
To many Californians, the arrival of the Dust Bowl refugees of the mid–1930s represented
a welcome addition to the labor force.
a source of much needed capital investment.
new markets for California businesses.
unwanted additions to the ranks of the unemployed.
12
Which factor led directly to the stock market crash of 1929?
decreased worker productivity
an increase in advertising
buying on the margin and over speculation
the popularity of the automobile
13
The Tennessee trial of John T. Scopes in 1925 illustrated a conflict concerning
due process of law
free competition in the marketplace
religious beliefs and scientific theories
freedom of the press
14
In 1934, FDR created the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). What was it's main purpose?
to establish tariffs on imported goods
to provide employment for men in the army and border patrol
to regulate the stock and bond markets against fraud
to restrict the manufacture and sale of alcohol
15
The primary objective of Harlem Renaissance writers was to
improve literacy rates among African Americans
generate pride in African American culture.
encourage militant protest among African Americans.
support educational programs for African Americans.
16
The Teapot Dome Scandal, Harlem Renaissance and the Scopes Trial all happened in which decade?
1950s
1930s
1940s
1920s
17
What was a challenge to religious fundamentalism in the 1920s?
the broadcasts of Aimee Semple McPherson
the speeches of William Jennings Bryan
the sermons of Billy Sunday
the teachings of John T. Scopes
18
Why did the Bonus Army march to Washington, D.C., in 1932?
Jobless veterans wanted their bonuses paid early.
The Capitol needed extra soldiers to protect it from riots.
President Hoover requested their support for his policies.
The army was preparing for World War II.
19
During the Depression, sayings like “Hoovervilles” and “Hoover blankets” showed that Hoover
used the military to aid the unemployed
was blamed for the suffering of the poor
was seen as a role model
supported relief and public housing for the needy
20
A major difference between Hoover and FDR's solutions to the depression was Hoover believed in
increasing the power of the executive branch for recovery
encouraging charities to be the providers for the unemployed
raising taxes to encourage economic growth
strictly regulating stock market operations
21
Why were the “Dust Bowl” conditions of the 1930s so significant in United States history?
They increased farm production by nearly thirty percent.
They included most of the farming regions of the Northwest.
They occurred at the same time as the Great Depression.
They provided increased opportunities for government jobs.
22
The works of Duke Ellington and Langston Hughes reflected the
architectural innovations of the 1930s
influence of southern European immigrant groups
achievements of the Harlem Renaissance
expanding role of women in the 1920s
23
Marcus Garvey’s program in the 1920s emphasized
a back-to-Africa movement.
vocational training.
integration into mainstream society
separate-but-equal doctrines.
24
In the 1930s, shantytowns, often called “Hoovervilles”, sprang up in the US because of Hoover’s
efforts to help the residents return to their farms
refusal to provide direct federal aid to the homeless
support for federal programs to provide jobs for unemployed
emergency relief program to provide food to the poor
25
Participants in the Harlem Renaissance encouraged black Americans to
demand political supremacy
take violent action against the government
take pride in their culture
leave the South and come to the North