Why is October 29, 1929 called Black Tuesday and considered the start of the Great Depression?

Panicked investors tried to sell off their stocks before the market fell.

How were women and African Americans affected during the Great Depression?

Both groups were forced out of jobs and replaced by white men.

Which one of the factors below MOST intensified the effect of the 1929 stock market crash on the US economy?

Investors had purhased stock by buying on credit.

Which set of factors helped cause the Dust Bowl in the 1930s?

widespread drought and poor farming practices

In 1929, the US stock market crashed and investors lost $25 billion. How did this affect the US?

deepened the depression, causing the govt to control more of the economy

How did participation in World War I affect US agriculture at the end of the war?

Overproduction of farm goods led to a collapse in agricultural prices.

Which of the following was one of the major causes of the Great Depression?

overproduction in agriculture and manufacturing

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?

The New Deal tried to start too many new programs

What best describes a way in which the Great Depression affected the lives of Americans?

Many children quit school to help their families earn money.

What caused the Dust Bowl?

A drought along with too much farming

Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?

Prolonged drought and poor farming practices

Why did public investment in the stock market during the 1920s cause economic problems later on?

People invested money that they had borrowed.

Why were poor communities in US cities called "Hoovervilles"?

to condemn President Hoover's lack of action to help those in need

The terms Hooverville, Hoover blanket, and Hoover flag provide evidence that:

Americans blamed President Hoover for the Great Depression

studbud

Summit HS History TN - Standards 39-41

19 termsStudBud Administration1,012 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards19 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 19

Answers

1
Why is October 29, 1929 called Black Tuesday and considered the start of the Great Depression?
The govt. suspended all stock market activities to keep the economy going.
Panicked investors tried to sell off their stocks before the market fell.
Investors began to purchase devalued stocks to keep the market going.
The US cut all overseas financial ties to stop the European depression.
2
How were women and African Americans affected during the Great Depression?
Both groups were denied employment because of Jim Crow laws.
Both groups were forced out of jobs and replaced by white men.
Both groups lost job opportunities to new immigrants from Europe.
Both groups lost military jobs as the govt. reduced spending.
3
All of these happened during the Great Depression except
Stock Market crash
prosperity
unemployment
Dust Bowl
4
Which one of the factors below MOST intensified the effect of the 1929 stock market crash on the US economy?
The government had halted stock transcations as an emergency measure.
Individual investors had been able to buy inexpensive stock.
The government had enforced restrictions that prevented insider trading.
Investors had purhased stock by buying on credit.
5
Which set of factors helped cause the Dust Bowl in the 1930s?
rising crime rates and a prohibition on alcohol
widespread drought and poor farming practices
rising unemployment and declines in consumer spending
widespread industrialization and the creation of unions
6
What occurred during the Great Depression?
consumer spending
business growth
investment
unemployment
7
In 1929, the US stock market crashed and investors lost $25 billion. How did this affect the US?
deepened the depression, causing the govt to control more of the economy
led to the reelection of Hoover after he created govt. programs
caused the Senate to join the League of Nations
motivated the US to engage in colonialism to secure new resources
8
What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the US?
the 1932 presidential election
the start of World War II
the stock market crash of 1929
the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act
9
How did participation in World War I affect US agriculture at the end of the war?
US govt. created free trade agreements to raise markets for farming goods.
The agricultural sector increased exports in order to raise profits.
The US government offered opportunities for returning veterans in farming.
Overproduction of farm goods led to a collapse in agricultural prices.
10
Which of the following was one of the major causes of the Great Depression?
increased stock market regulation
decreased manufacturing
overproduction in agriculture and manufacturing
decreased use of credit
11
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
Banks had to close because they did not have enough money
People bought stocks on credit or borrowed money
The New Deal tried to start too many new programs
Many businesses had a surplus of goods that couldn't be sold
12
Which states were most impacted by the Dust Bowl?
Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas
North Dakota, Montana, Idaho
Colorado, Utah, Wyoming
13
What best describes a way in which the Great Depression affected the lives of Americans?
Many children quit school to help their families earn money.
Many people moved from shantytowns to the suburbs.
Farmers and businessmen were hurt by the rising crop prices
More people got married immediately after finishing school.
14
What caused the Dust Bowl?
The people did not farm the land enough
A drought along with too much farming
Not enough people lived in that area
Too much rain caused flooding
15
Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?
High winds and railroad construction
Prolonged drought and poor farming practices
Sever hear and rapid suburban development
Flash flooding and intense deforestation
16
Why did public investment in the stock market during the 1920s cause economic problems later on?
There was not enough investment in government bonds.
People invested money that they had borrowed.
Companies stopped paying out dividends.
Demand drove stock prices higher.
17
Who was President when the Great Depression began?
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Millard Fillmore
18
Why were poor communities in US cities called "Hoovervilles"?
to condemn President Hoover's lack of action to help those in need
to convince President Hoover to support laws improving work conditions
to praise President Hoover for his programs that provided food
to express thanks to President Hoover for providing jobs
19
The terms Hooverville, Hoover blanket, and Hoover flag provide evidence that:
Americans blamed President Hoover for the Great Depression
Americans had no sense of humor
Americans completely gave up hope
Americans supported President Hoover

Summit HS History TN - Standards 39-41 Flashcards | StudBud