How did the U.S. domestic policy affect its foreign policy during the Great Depression?

It isolated the U.S. from the international community

How did the Great Depression contribute to the expansion of the Federal Government?

New federal programs were created to bring economic recovery

During the Great Depression, the powers of the federal government changed because:

Roosevelt expanded the powers of the Executive Branch

One impact of the growth of the nation's mass media was:

a shift to a more natural culture

What was a significant CAUSE of the Great Depression in the U.S.?

Lack of government regulation of banking and stock market

Which was a result of Henry Ford's success as an auto manufacturer?

The building of paved roads and highways

What were the significant causes of the stock market crash of 1929?

excessively easy credit and overproduction

What was the MAIN reason why FDR was able to defeat Hoover in the 1932 election?

Hoover was largely blamed for the Depression

Which New Deal program gave jobs to writers such as Zora Neal Hurston?

Works Progress Administration (WPA)

What were two primary causes of the Dust Bowl during the 1930s?

poor agriculture prices and severe drought

During the Great Depression what did expressions like Hoovervilles suggest about Pres. Hoover?

He was blamed for the suffering of the poor

What impact did movies have on American society in the 1920s?

They reflected changing attitudes about fashion and life

Which of these BEST describes the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s?

a period of great achievement by black writers and artists

How did President FDR use propaganda to gain support for his New Deal policies?

He conducted a series of radio programs to explain his ideas

Which program provided new jobs, cheap electric power, flood control, and regional recreation?

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

What was a widespread criticism of President FDR's programs to combat the Great Depression?

They made people too dependant on the federal government

How did the failure of over 9,000 banks in 1932 contribute to the Great Depression?

People lost their savings and were unable to pay their debts

What was the primary achievement of the Wagner Act of 1935?

It gave labor the right to bargain collectively

What was the primary reason that President FDR backed a second set of New Deal programs?

Earlier programs had failed to end the Depression

Which combination of factors contributed MOST to the start of the Great Depression of the 30s?

stock market speculation and excessive use of credit

Why was the Federal Reserve created?

To restructure the nation's banking system

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1
How did the U.S. domestic policy affect its foreign policy during the Great Depression?
It placed the U.S. as a world power
It isolated the U.S. from the international community
It established an economic model for other countries
It forced alliances b/w former enemies
2
How did the Great Depression contribute to the expansion of the Federal Government?
The federal government took private property as it saw fit
The federal govt. took small steps to stimulate the economy
New federal programs were created to bring economic recovery
Banking laws transferred ownership to the Federal Govt.
3
For what was Louis Armstrong BEST known?
writing poetry about the African-American experience
drawing political cartoons during the Great Depression
popularizing jazz in America
founding Tin Pan Alley
4
During the Great Depression, the powers of the federal government changed because:
Congress exerted more leadership in writing laws
The power shifted from the federal to state govts.
Roosevelt expanded the powers of the Executive Branch
Many new justices were added to the Supreme Court
5
One impact of the growth of the nation's mass media was:
greater allegiance to a region
a shift to a more natural culture
stronger isolationism
less tolerance of diversity
6
What was a significant CAUSE of the Great Depression in the U.S.?
illegal manipulation of world currency markets
Lack of government regulation of banking and stock market
rapid inflation of prices for global use
Debt from participation in WW1
7
Which was a result of Henry Ford's success as an auto manufacturer?
The building of paved roads and highways
the construction of electrial power plants
the loss of jobs to foreign competitors
the decline of factories in rural areas
8
What were the significant causes of the stock market crash of 1929?
high interest rates and high stock prices
increasing taxes and large business investments
excessively easy credit and overproduction
low employment and few real estate investments
9
What was the MAIN reason why FDR was able to defeat Hoover in the 1932 election?
Hoover was largely blamed for the Depression
FDR's isolationist position during WW2
FDR's New Deal policies during the Depression
fewer Republicans voted in the 1932 election
10
Which New Deal program gave jobs to writers such as Zora Neal Hurston?
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
11
Which group would have been LEAST likely to enjoy the prosperity of the 1920s?
stock owners
farmers
manufacturers
retailers
12
Which wife of a U.S. President traveled around the country to observe and make reports?
Bess Truman
Jacqueline Kennedy
Eleanor Roosevelt
Grace Coolidge
13
What were two primary causes of the Dust Bowl during the 1930s?
poor agriculture prices and severe drought
Strip-Mining and toxic waste dumping
clear-cutting of forests and construction of RRs
Overpopulation and Urban Sprawl
14
Which of these contributed MOST to the Red Scare?
industrial labor strikes
restrictions on voting
military draft demonstrations
limitations on immigration
15
What did many workers organize in order to gain more control over their working conditions?
Business Firms
Stock Markets
Factories
Unions
16
During the Great Depression what did expressions like Hoovervilles suggest about Pres. Hoover?
He was blamed for the suffering of the poor
He was supportive of relief and public housing for the poor
He was greatly admired by the people
He was unaware of the extent of unemployment
17
What impact did movies have on American society in the 1920s?
They improved race relations and helped to integrate society
They replaced radio as a major source of entertainment
They caused resentment b/c only the rich could afford them
They reflected changing attitudes about fashion and life
18
What was Huey P. Long's primary proposal to solve the problems of the Great Depression?
the passage of the Social Security Administration
more public works projects
the public ownership of utilities
the redistribution of wealth
19
Which of these BEST describes the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s?
an assistance program to provide jobs for minorities
a movement seeking to attract people back to the inner city
an organization created to help promote black businesses
a period of great achievement by black writers and artists
20
How did President FDR use propaganda to gain support for his New Deal policies?
He wrote several books detailing his plans
He traveled across the country and held public meetings
He conducted a series of radio programs to explain his ideas
He asked famous musicians to write songs about the New Deal
21
Which program provided new jobs, cheap electric power, flood control, and regional recreation?
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
National Recovery Act (NRA)
22
What was the nation's biggest single manufacturing industry in the 1920s?
telephones
railroads
airplanes
automobiles
23
Which New Deal program provided disability checks, unemployment insurance, and old age pensions
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)
Social Security Act
National Recovery Administration
24
What was a widespread criticism of President FDR's programs to combat the Great Depression?
They ignored the problems of the poor and unemployed
They provided too much protection for big business
They gave away federal power to the states
They made people too dependant on the federal government
25
How did the failure of over 9,000 banks in 1932 contribute to the Great Depression?
The rift b/w the wealthy and the poor was increased
People lost their savings and were unable to pay their debts
Banks foreclosed on mortgages and people lost their homes
Potential foreign investors had no way to pay debt
26
What was the primary achievement of the Wagner Act of 1935?
It established the Social Security system
It gave people the right to work an 8 hour day
It gave labor the right to bargain collectively
It guaranteed housing loans to workers
27
What was the primary reason that President FDR backed a second set of New Deal programs?
Earlier programs had failed to end the Depression
Most of the earlier programs had accomplished their goals
More money was available to fund new programs
Republicans and Democrats joined to support more programs
28
Many New Deal opponents accused President Roosevelt's policies of being:
Communism
Fascism
Socialism
Anarchism
29
Which combination of factors contributed MOST to the start of the Great Depression of the 30s?
high income taxes and federal spending of social programs
American immigration restrictions and few skilled workers
U.S. war debts and the declining value of the dollar
stock market speculation and excessive use of credit
30
Why was the Federal Reserve created?
To coin silver money as currency
So FDR could be the Secretary of Finance
To restructure the nation's banking system
So Herbert Hoover could be the 1st director

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