It can be argued that radio's MOST important contribution to American life in the 1920s was

it helped to create a common culture in the United States.

The purpose of the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) was

provide electricity to an underdeveloped region of the U.S

What is the point of this cartoon from 1934?

The New Deal programs are purely the creation of FDR.

4 years after the stock market crash, FDR became president. This speech MOST LIKELY illustrates

governmentts should get involved in addressing unemployment

Which had the MOST impact on the crash of the stock market in the United States in 1929?

overproduction of consumer goods

Which of these best describes the term "flapper" in U.S. history?

women of the 1920s who listened to jazz & wore short skirts

Why is the Harlem Renaissance of major importance in American History?

It brought black experience into the culture of the US.

This political cartoon from 1933 is suggesting that President Roosevelt

has many problems facing him as the new President.

How did the automobile impact the American landscape?

The automobile led to the construction of paved roads.

As first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt...

Spoke out for human rights and children's and women's issues

Overproduction and underconsumption factored into causing the Great Depression by

causing falling prices on goods.

Which of these was a reason for the collapse of the economy which led to the Great Depression?

the boom of the 1920s didnt apply to all, making it weak

What would BEST explain the increased totals for all cars made in the 1920s?

better mass production techniques

The Red Scare following World War I was caused primarily by

fear of communist infiltration of the United States.

Which of these is the BEST description of "Hoovervilles"?

shantytowns where the homeless lived during the Depression

As car production became more efficient, cars became cheaper. One result of more car owners was

growth of suburban areas around urban centers.

Which is true of the “Harlem Renaissance” of the 1920s?

The era gave rise to Langston Hughes and "The Cotton Club".

Henry Ford's most noteworthy contribution to industry is the

perfection of the assembly line process of production.

Which New Deal program had the largest impact on rural electrification during the 1930s?

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

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1
These slums were named after a president who was blamed for hardships people faced in the 1930s
Herbert Hoover
Harry Truman
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
2
It can be argued that radio's MOST important contribution to American life in the 1920s was
broadcast updates about the growing "Dust Bowl."
it helped to create a common culture in the United States.
people could keep posted on news about the war with Japan.
city folk could hear Broadway plays instead of seeing them
3
The purpose of the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) was
provide electricity to an underdeveloped region of the U.S
to reduce farm surpluses and raise agricultural profits.
to insure bank deposits in the United States.
to provide job opportunities in national parks.
4
What is the point of this cartoon from 1934?
FDR's New Deal programs are unsuccessful.
FDR has unwisely created the "Alphabet Soup" programs.
FDR must end his "Alphabet Soup" programs immediately.
The New Deal programs are purely the creation of FDR.
5
4 years after the stock market crash, FDR became president. This speech MOST LIKELY illustrates
governments should go to war to increase military jobs
governmentts should get involved in addressing unemployment
the US was on the brink of WWII
the natural resources of the US were running out.
6
Which event in history is seen by many people as the beginning of the Great Depression?
the end of fighting in World War I
the Stock Market Crash of 1929
the beginning of the Dust Bowl
the creation of the Federal Reserve
7
Which had the MOST impact on the crash of the stock market in the United States in 1929?
currency deflation in the United States economy
underproduction by American farmers
overproduction of consumer goods
the refusal of banks to invest in new businesses
8
Which of these best describes the term "flapper" in U.S. history?
women who wore new bathing suits that flapped in the wind.
women who campaigned for the abolition of slavery
women of the 1920s who listened to jazz & wore short skirts
women who worked in factories during World War II
9
Why is the Harlem Renaissance of major importance in American History?
It brought black experience into the culture of the US.
The government finally passed a law banning slavery.
The area of New York was rebuilt after a devastating fire.
It gave needed jobs to blacks during the Great Migration.
10
This political cartoon from 1933 is suggesting that President Roosevelt
has many problems facing him as the new President.
cannot conquer the issues of the country.
was a main cause of the Great Depression.
does not want to be the President of the United States.
11
Overproduction in industry, war debts, and the stock market crash were all causes of
the Smoot Hawley Tariff.
World War II.
the Great Depression.
the Dust Bowl.
12
How did the automobile impact the American landscape?
Houses were built with the inclusion of garages
More people were able to make a living through agriculture.
Rural families could travel to cities for entertainment.
The automobile led to the construction of paved roads.
13
As first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt...
Focused mostly on running the household
Spoke out for human rights and children's and women's issues
Wrote her husband's speeches
14
All of these are describing which New Deal program?
National Recovery Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Social Security Act
Medicare
15
Overproduction and underconsumption factored into causing the Great Depression by
leading to more spending than saving.
forcing a decrease in mechanization.
causing falling prices on goods.
scaring farmers into growing fewer crops.
16
The 19th Amendment
gave women the right to vote
provided for the popular election of senators
ended the Prohibition Era
established presidential succession
17
Which of these was a reason for the collapse of the economy which led to the Great Depression?
Foreign governments began to boycott American-made goods.
Taxes were too high to support unemployment claims
Government control of the economy led to severe inflation.
the boom of the 1920s didnt apply to all, making it weak
18
What would BEST explain the increased totals for all cars made in the 1920s?
better mass production techniques
wartime rationing was over
the end of the Great Depression
the creation of interstate highways
19
The Red Scare following World War I was caused primarily by
the influenza outbreak.
the actions of Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy.
fear of airborne diseases.
fear of communist infiltration of the United States.
20
The FDIC, NRA, and CCC were created in the 1930s and are most associated with the
Progressive Era
New Deal
Prohibition Era
Populist Era
21
Which of these is the BEST description of "Hoovervilles"?
housing projects associated with poverty and in urban areas
first planned suburbs which were developed after WW1
nickname for department of Housing and Urban Development
shantytowns where the homeless lived during the Depression
22
The most popular form of mass entertainment following World War I was
Broadway shows.
radio.
television.
motion pictures.
23
What caused the Dust Bowl?
Earthquakes
Overfarming
Not enough livestock
Floods
24
As car production became more efficient, cars became cheaper. One result of more car owners was
growth of suburban areas around urban centers.
increased production of coal in the United States.
increased dependence on railroads for the transport of goods
greater population density in central cities.
25
The change in percentage of unemployed in the US from 1927 to 1932 reflects changes caused by
the Great Depression
World War I
the New Deal
World War II
26
The 18th amendment....
prohibited alcohol
allowed you to sell alcohol
let you drink alcohol
prohibited cold beverages
27
Which of these contributed to the Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression?
stock market speculation
success of the U.S. farm economy
the effects of World War II
foreign boycotts of U.S. products
28
Which is true of the “Harlem Renaissance” of the 1920s?
"color barrier" in pro sports was broken by Jackie Robinson.
The era gave rise to Langston Hughes and "The Cotton Club".
The era gave rise to flappers and "speakeasies".
Poverty/starvation hurt the area, leading to its nickname
29
Henry Ford's most noteworthy contribution to industry is the
innovation of "interchangeable parts."
invention of buying cars on credit.
perfection of the assembly line process of production.
invention of the computer.
30
In 1935, the elderly, disabled, and orphans began receiving gov't benefits after the passage of
the Medicare Act
the Welfare Act
the Social Security Act
the Medicaid Act
31
Which New Deal program had the largest impact on rural electrification during the 1930s?
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
The Social Security Act (SSA)
The National Recovery Act (NRA)
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
32
What is the most likely reason for the increase in government spending indicated by this graph?
the Lend-Lease Act
World War I spending
New Deal Programs
World War II spending

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