Overproduction and underconsumption factored into causing the Great Depression by

causing falling prices on goods.

As first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt...

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

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 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

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

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

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

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.

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

shantytowns where the homeless lived during the Depression

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

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

What is the point of this cartoon from 1934?

The New Deal programs are purely the creation of FDR.

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

growth of suburban areas around urban centers.

Henry Ford's most noteworthy contribution to industry is the

perfection of the assembly line process of production.

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

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

governmentts should get involved in addressing unemployment

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

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