Why is jazz considered to be a historically significant art form?

It is truly an uniquely American art form

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

A time of artistic and cultural expansion amongst African Americans

A criticism of FDR’s New Deal programs was that these programs

made people dependent on the Federal Government

What is the political cartoon shown below referring to

Roosevelt’s court packing plan

How did the Agricultural Adjustment Administration try to help farmers?

by reducing production to raise crop prices

The main purpose of New Deal measures such as the SEC and the FDIC was to

limit speculation and safeguard savings

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

over-farming and severe drought

Which statement describes what happened on Black Tuesday? (October 29, 1929)

Stock prices fell and the stockmarket crashed.

How did Roosevelt try and deal with the banking crisis?

closed all of the nation's banks

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1
By decreasing farm surpluses, New Deal policies tried to _____.
lower the cost of food
combat the effects of the Dust Bowl
increase the food supply
raise the price of farm goods
2
What law banned the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages?
The Great Depression
Teetotalism
Nativism
Prohibition
3
This provides deposit insurance, which protects an individual’s savings:
HOLC
FHA
FDIC
SEC
4
What were the "3 Rs" of the New Deal?
Right, Real, Rigor
Relief, Recovery, Reform
Reckless, Reduction, Remediation
Really, Really, Riled
5
Why is jazz considered to be a historically significant art form?
It became the basis for symphonic music
It started in Denmark and spread across Europe
It is truly an uniquely American art form
It made several white performers famous
6
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
The establishment of Harlem as one of New York's neighborhoods.
A time of artistic and cultural expansion amongst African Americans
When Harlem became the center of immigration in New York.
None of these are correct.
7
A criticism of FDR’s New Deal programs was that these programs
ignored the poor homeowners with mortgages
provided too much protection for big business
made people dependent on the Federal Government
reduced the power of the Federal Government
8
This provides a pension for retired workers and aided people with disabilities
FDIC
SEC
FHA
Social Security
9
What is the political cartoon shown below referring to
Roosevelt’s Banking Holiday
Roosevelt’s First Hundred Days
Roosevelt’s court packing plan
Roosevelt’s New Deal Coalition
10
A government agency that supervises the stock market and punishes fraudulent trading practices
FDIC
HOLC
SEC
FHA
11
What happened to Roosevelt’s court-packing plan?
It was signed into law by the president
It was declared unconstitutional
It was ratified as an amendment
It was rejected by Congress
12
Which of the following was a goal of the New Deal?
increase crop production
decrease prices of farm goods
deregulate the nation's banking system
regulate the stock market
13
Which was the result of the rise of nativism during the 1920s?
All of these are correct
An increase in membership in the KKK
Discrimination against immigrants coming from Southern Europe
More restrictive immigration laws
14
How did the Agricultural Adjustment Administration try to help farmers?
by increasing production to boost crop surpluses
by increasing competition among farmers
by reducing production to raise crop prices
by asking banks to lower interest rates for farmers
15
The main purpose of New Deal measures such as the SEC and the FDIC was to
provide employment opportunities
provided a guaranteed income for American families
limit speculation and safeguard savings
enable the government to control failing industries
16
What were two basic causes of the Dust Bowl during the early 1930s?
increase immigration and construction of railroads
overpopulation and urban sprawl
strip mining and toxic waste dumping
over-farming and severe drought
17
Which statement describes what happened on Black Tuesday? (October 29, 1929)
The Supreme Court ruled that the NRA was unconstitutional.
Federal troops attacked the Bonus Army marchers.
Bank runs forced many banks to close their doors.
Stock prices fell and the stockmarket crashed.
18
Which of the following describes a government system for giving payments to the poor?
laissez-faire
social darwinism
price support
direct relief
19
How did Roosevelt try and deal with the banking crisis?
established the Social Security Administration
established Tennessee Valley Authority
closed all of the nation's banks
reorganized of the Supreme Court.
20
How did programs like the CCC and the WPA provide relief to the needy?
By distributing food to the needy
By giving loans to the needy
By creating jobs for the needy
By providing pensions to the needy

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