Culture during the Great Depression Project Quiz

Frank Capra was a lead director of the social issues film genre.

(T/F) Some members of the government feared funding the arts would lead to communism.

Films reflected the people's distrust in the government

The most famous novel of this time was John Steinbeck's.

2/3 homes owned a radio in 1935.

The wizard of Oz was the most famous because it provided all four things they sought for.

1.Soap operas, comedies, variety shows all were broadcast on ____________________.

Americans attended what type of event once a week.

In addition to providing entertainment the radio also provided news.

Americans went to the movies in sought for.

The Wizard of Oz was the first ever colored film.

(T/F) During the Depression many writers drifted to the left and crafted novels featuring working-class heroes.

Like Films and radio shows, various genres of music and art provided a distraction from hard times.

By the end of the decade 9/10 homes owned a radio.

People trusted the government and law enforcement.