What was Hoover’s reaction to the Bonus Army?

he had them removed by federal troops

A major difference between the attitudes of Hoover and Roosevelt was that:

Roosevelt wanted 2 help people 1st and Hoover business 1st

Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal was an attempt to deal with:

problems resulting from the Great Depression

What was one factor that led to the Great Depression?

excessive speculation in the stock market

What was Huey Long’s idea to end the country’s depression

he wanted to take from the rich to give to the poor

How did New Deal programs affect the United States government?

the fed gov's control over the nation’s economy increased

Which situation is most likely to occur in a depression?

a sharp decrease in the number of available jobs

What was the first major action Roosevelt took as president?

He closed all the nation’s banks for inspection.

Roosevelt helped explain and gain support for his new policies by the use of:

Talking to Americans on the Raido

A long term effect of the New Deal on the United States has been the

fed government took more responsibility of U.S. well-being

What was Roosevelt’s purpose in “packing the courts”?

to minimize opposition to his New Deal legislation

“Hoovervilles” can be defined as:

tin and cardboard shacks lived in by the homeless

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1
What was Hoover’s reaction to the Bonus Army?
he met with them and sympathized with their needs
he sent the first lady to meet with them
he granted them their bonus's
he had them removed by federal troops
2
John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath sympathetically portrayed the plight of:
Oklahoma Dust Bowl migrants.
new immigrants in New York City.
poor black farmers in Georgia.
unemployed Detroit factory workers.
3
A major difference between the attitudes of Hoover and Roosevelt was that:
Hoover helped the needy while Roosevelt ignored them
Roosevelt wanted 2 help people 1st and Hoover business 1st
Roosevelt placed the needs of business 1st and Hoover didnt
Hoover’s approach was more aggressive than Roosevelt’s
4
What was the immediate cause of the Dust Bowl?
the Great Depression
a severe drought
extensive mining
diseased animals
5
Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal was an attempt to deal with:
discrimination during the 1920’s
problems arising from WWI
hostilities between the Soviet Union and the United States
problems resulting from the Great Depression
6
What was one factor that led to the Great Depression?
government limitations on the amount of money in circulation
excessive speculation in the stock market
high wages paid by employers
increases in the tax rate for corporations
7
Disney's first Animated Movie was
Cinderella
Snow White
Fantasia
Sleeping Beauty
8
What was Huey Long’s idea to end the country’s depression
he thought federal government should leave business alone
he wanted to take from the rich to give to the poor
he believed Catholic Churches should provide charity
he thought the poor should be responsible to help themselves
9
How did New Deal programs affect the United States government?
the size of the federal government was reduced
state gov's more had control over business and industry
the fed gov's control over the nation’s economy increased
fed government practiced a “hands off” approach to business
10
Which situation is most likely to occur in a depression?
the government raises taxes to an all-time high
new jobs are created by private businesses
a large number of companies open for business
a sharp decrease in the number of available jobs
11
What federal legislation guaranteed money deposited in banks?
AAA
WPA
FDIC
CCC
12
Roosevelt’s African American Advisors were known as
The African American Trust
The Black Helpers
The Black Cabinet
The African American League
13
Presidential candidate in 1932 who promised help to the needy during the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover
Huey Long
Franklin Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
14
Why was the Civilian Conservation Corps established?
to create new jobs
to secure the safety of banks
to aid farmers
to protect factory workers
15
What was the first major action Roosevelt took as president?
He Took a Nap!
He proposed a reorganization of the Supreme Court
He established the CCC to provide job relief
He closed all the nation’s banks for inspection.
16
“I pledge myself to a new deal for the American people” was a famous quote of:
Bill Clinton
Warren Harding
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
17
What event finally ended the Great Depression?
World War 2
FDIC
FDR’s 4th term
The New Deal
18
Roosevelt helped explain and gain support for his new policies by the use of:
Talking to Americans on the Raido
Campaigning
Bank Holidays
Court packing
19
During the Panic of 1929, the heavy selling of stocks in a short period of time caused:
prices of stock to drop
people to buy more shares
prices of stock to rise
businesses to issue more stocks
20
All of the following are included in the “3 R’s” of the New Deal except:
recovery
reduce
reform
relief
21
Which of the following was not a cause of the Great Depression?
more goods than buyers (surplus)
World War I
Stock market crash
consumer debt due to installment buying
22
A long term effect of the New Deal on the United States has been the
control of stock prices by the federal government
fed government took more responsibility of U.S. well-being
effort of business and labor to strengthen the presidency
permanent reduction of the national debt
23
What was Roosevelt’s purpose in “packing the courts”?
to minimize opposition to his New Deal legislation
to allow the Supreme Court to equally represent citizens
to give the Supreme Court more power to make decisions
to attempt to racially balance the Supreme Court
24
“Hoovervilles” can be defined as:
new building projects started by Hoover
towns organized by labor leaders
stories exposing the corruption of the Great Depression
tin and cardboard shacks lived in by the homeless
25
The group of Veterans who Traveled to Washington DC to get their money were called
The Bonus Army
The Hoover Army
The Ungrateful Army
The Beggar Army

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Barbaro Great Depression

25 termsStudBud Administration592 plays

Flashcards25 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 25

Answers

1
What was Hoover’s reaction to the Bonus Army?
he met with them and sympathized with their needs
he sent the first lady to meet with them
he granted them their bonus's
he had them removed by federal troops
2
John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath sympathetically portrayed the plight of:
Oklahoma Dust Bowl migrants.
new immigrants in New York City.
poor black farmers in Georgia.
unemployed Detroit factory workers.
3
A major difference between the attitudes of Hoover and Roosevelt was that:
Hoover helped the needy while Roosevelt ignored them
Roosevelt wanted 2 help people 1st and Hoover business 1st
Roosevelt placed the needs of business 1st and Hoover didnt
Hoover’s approach was more aggressive than Roosevelt’s
4
What was the immediate cause of the Dust Bowl?
the Great Depression
a severe drought
extensive mining
diseased animals
5
Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal was an attempt to deal with:
discrimination during the 1920’s
problems arising from WWI
hostilities between the Soviet Union and the United States
problems resulting from the Great Depression
6
What was one factor that led to the Great Depression?
government limitations on the amount of money in circulation
excessive speculation in the stock market
high wages paid by employers
increases in the tax rate for corporations
7
Disney's first Animated Movie was
Cinderella
Snow White
Fantasia
Sleeping Beauty
8
What was Huey Long’s idea to end the country’s depression
he thought federal government should leave business alone
he wanted to take from the rich to give to the poor
he believed Catholic Churches should provide charity
he thought the poor should be responsible to help themselves
9
How did New Deal programs affect the United States government?
the size of the federal government was reduced
state gov's more had control over business and industry
the fed gov's control over the nation’s economy increased
fed government practiced a “hands off” approach to business
10
Which situation is most likely to occur in a depression?
the government raises taxes to an all-time high
new jobs are created by private businesses
a large number of companies open for business
a sharp decrease in the number of available jobs
11
What federal legislation guaranteed money deposited in banks?
AAA
WPA
FDIC
CCC
12
Roosevelt’s African American Advisors were known as
The African American Trust
The Black Helpers
The Black Cabinet
The African American League
13
Presidential candidate in 1932 who promised help to the needy during the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover
Huey Long
Franklin Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
14
Why was the Civilian Conservation Corps established?
to create new jobs
to secure the safety of banks
to aid farmers
to protect factory workers
15
What was the first major action Roosevelt took as president?
He Took a Nap!
He proposed a reorganization of the Supreme Court
He established the CCC to provide job relief
He closed all the nation’s banks for inspection.
16
“I pledge myself to a new deal for the American people” was a famous quote of:
Bill Clinton
Warren Harding
Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
17
What event finally ended the Great Depression?
World War 2
FDIC
FDR’s 4th term
The New Deal
18
Roosevelt helped explain and gain support for his new policies by the use of:
Talking to Americans on the Raido
Campaigning
Bank Holidays
Court packing
19
During the Panic of 1929, the heavy selling of stocks in a short period of time caused:
prices of stock to drop
people to buy more shares
prices of stock to rise
businesses to issue more stocks
20
All of the following are included in the “3 R’s” of the New Deal except:
recovery
reduce
reform
relief
21
Which of the following was not a cause of the Great Depression?
more goods than buyers (surplus)
World War I
Stock market crash
consumer debt due to installment buying
22
A long term effect of the New Deal on the United States has been the
control of stock prices by the federal government
fed government took more responsibility of U.S. well-being
effort of business and labor to strengthen the presidency
permanent reduction of the national debt
23
What was Roosevelt’s purpose in “packing the courts”?
to minimize opposition to his New Deal legislation
to allow the Supreme Court to equally represent citizens
to give the Supreme Court more power to make decisions
to attempt to racially balance the Supreme Court
24
“Hoovervilles” can be defined as:
new building projects started by Hoover
towns organized by labor leaders
stories exposing the corruption of the Great Depression
tin and cardboard shacks lived in by the homeless
25
The group of Veterans who Traveled to Washington DC to get their money were called
The Bonus Army
The Hoover Army
The Ungrateful Army
The Beggar Army