The Social Security Act established the principle that the government should be responsible for

people who through no fault of their own were unable 2 work

How did the Great Depression affect employment in the United States?

Almost one fourth of all workers across the country lost their jobs.

Which program paid farmers not to grow certain crops, such as cotton, corn, wheat, and tobacco?

the Agricultural Adjustment Administration

How does the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation continue to affect the American public today?

It strengthens confidence in the financial system by insuring bank deposits

One way in which President Roosevelt’s approach differed from that of President Hoover is that, unlike President Hoover,

President Roosevelt’s approach required strong federal government action

What was a breadline?

a long line of poor people waiting for free food

The Works Progress Administration encouraged the arts by hiring artists to

paint murals on public buildings.

covered the money that people save in banks against loss

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

How did new farming methods in the 1920s impact the Great Plains?

They altered landscapes and made the land more vulnerable to drought.

How does Social Security affect Americans today?

It continues to give basic financial support to the elderly.

How was the economic struggle different for rural Americans than for those who lived in cities?

Environmental disasters worsened the struggles for rural Americans.

Which factor contributed to the rise of a welfare state in the United States?

The federal government took responsibility for the well being of Americans.

What caused the Dust Bowl?

A massive drought and over farming of the land.

Perhaps the most important result of President FDR'S First New Deal was a noticeable change in

the spirit of the American people.

FDR launched the bold new programs known as the Second New Deal primarily because

the first New Deal had not generated an economic recovery.

One reason farmers had trouble paying their bills in the 1920s was because

the demand for crops dropped after World War I.

What did it mean to purchase stocks on "margin"?

The investor paid a down payment & take a loan for the rest

Why were gangster films particularly popular during the 1930s?

They reflected the public’s distrust of government.

What were Hoovervilles?

communities of homeless people who lived on public land

After the New Deal had been in effect for two years, the U.S. economy

showed only slight improvement.

To regulate the stock market, Congress created the

Securities and Exchange Commission.

How did U.S. demographic patterns change during the 1930s?

City populations grew as farmers left their homes in search of urban work.

Why did many conservatives criticize Roosevelt’s New Deal?

They said large expansion of the government threatened individual liberty

One approach President Hoover took to try to end the Great Depression was to

rely on charities and private businesses to help give relief to Americans

What was one way in which speculation contributed to the stock market crash of 1929?

People continued to purchase on margin, driving up the price

What led to a bull stock market in 1928?

economic prosperity and optimism

How did President Roosevelt help to expand the rights of African Americans?

He invited African Americans to serve as his unofficial advisors.

How did Dorothea Lange represent Americans during the Great Depression?

She photographed impoverished farmers to document their struggles.

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1
The Social Security Act established the principle that the government should be responsible for
protecting the rights of women and of African Americans.
people who through no fault of their own were unable 2 work
ensuring that employers treat their workers fairly.
people who as a result of the Depression had lost their jobs
2
How did the Great Depression affect employment in the United States?
Most businesses could not fill the growing demand for more workers.
Employment remained steady despite business and bank failures.
Almost one fourth of all workers across the country lost their jobs.
Many workers fled the country in search of foreign employment.
3
Which program paid farmers not to grow certain crops, such as cotton, corn, wheat, and tobacco?
the Agricultural Adjustment Administration
the Farm Credit Administration
the Federal Emergency Relief Administration
the National Recovery Administration
4
How does the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation continue to affect the American public today?
It guarantees the safety of investments by regulating the stock market
It allocates a portion of all bank deposits to federal reform initiatives.
It redistributes wealth by providing housing loans to poor communities.
It strengthens confidence in the financial system by insuring bank deposits
5
One way in which President Roosevelt’s approach differed from that of President Hoover is that, unlike President Hoover,
President Roosevelt’s approach required strong federal government action
President Roosevelt’s approach was based on trickle-down economics.
President Roosevelt’s approach depended on the policy of localism.
President Roosevelt’s approach relied on business and volunteerism.
6
What was a breadline?
the common term for the eviction of a person
a long line of poor people waiting for free food
the line of people rushing to get into a bank and withdraw $
a line of credit extended to out-of-work families
7
The Works Progress Administration encouraged the arts by hiring artists to
take classes at art schools.
draw cartoons for the nation’s newspapers.
paint murals on public buildings.
critique Soviet art used as propaganda.
8
Which of the following was one cause of the Great Depression?
Americans’ refusal to buy on credit
Falling worker productivity
the Hawley-Smoot Tariff
Uneven distribution of wealth
9
covered the money that people save in banks against loss
Securities Act of 1933
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Wagner Act
Wagner Act
10
What did the bold series of programs and reforms that FDR launched come to be called?
the New Deal
the American Liberty Plan
the Wagner Act
the Townsend Plan
11
How did new farming methods in the 1920s impact the Great Plains?
They allowed farmers to grow crops even in severe droughts.
They altered landscapes and made the land more vulnerable to drought.
They introduced irrigation systems that improved the quality of crops.
They led to increased deforestation that destroyed plains ecosystems.
12
How does Social Security affect Americans today?
It keeps the unemployment rate low.
It continues to provide insurance for all members of labor unions.
It continues to give basic financial support to the elderly.
It has eliminated the economic gap between black and white workers.
13
When too many people withdraw their money from a bank in fear that the bank will collapse
investment ladder
withdrawal panic
bank run
margin call
14
How was the economic struggle different for rural Americans than for those who lived in cities?
Environmental disasters worsened the struggles for rural Americans.
Bank failures had a harsher effect on rural Americans than on urban ones
Rural Americans often had to leave their homes to find jobs.
Rural Americans did not have the resources available that urban areas had.
15
Which factor contributed to the rise of a welfare state in the United States?
The New Deal established a safety net of private charities for the needy
State governments assumed some responsibilities of the federal government.
The federal government took responsibility for the well being of Americans.
President Roosevelt made sure that no one was left out of his New Deal
16
What caused the Dust Bowl?
tornadoes across the Great Plains destroyed crops
A massive drought and over farming of the land.
Farmers constantly farmed the land in order to retain water
Farmers planted too much wheat and had to burn the surplus
17
Perhaps the most important result of President FDR'S First New Deal was a noticeable change in
how Americans viewed the banks.
the spirit of the American people.
how many Americans remained unemployed.
the level of debt carried by most Americans.
18
FDR launched the bold new programs known as the Second New Deal primarily because
the first New Deal had not generated an economic recovery.
the Supreme Court struck down elements of New Deal programs
FDR faced strong criticism from the right over the New Deal
FDR wanted to undermine potential threats to his re-election
19
One reason farmers had trouble paying their bills in the 1920s was because
the size of farms had decreased after World War I.
banks refused to lend money to farmers following World War I.
farm productivity had decreased as a result of World War I.
the demand for crops dropped after World War I.
20
Which 1929 event sparked a chain reaction that led to the Great Depression?
The Federal Reserve outlawed speculation.
Herbert Hoover became President
The stock market crashed.
The gross national product fell
21
What did it mean to purchase stocks on "margin"?
The stockbroker would take an investor's money and invest
The investor would purchase only the cheapest stocks
The investor paid a down payment & take a loan for the rest
The investor would purchase a stock and then sell it quickly
22
Why were gangster films particularly popular during the 1930s?
They described the experiences of average people.
They reflected the public’s distrust of government.
They portrayed government officials as heroes.
They emphasized the value of big business.
23
What were Hoovervilles?
collections of migrant workers on failing farms
areas in the cities where the unemployed sought work
deserted homes where the tenants had been evicted
communities of homeless people who lived on public land
24
After the New Deal had been in effect for two years, the U.S. economy
had slipped more deeply into the Depression.
had recovered from the Depression almost completely.
showed only slight improvement.
demonstrated robust growth.
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awarded contracts 2 construction companies 2 build highways, dams, schools, & other facilities
Wagner Act
National Recovery Administration
Public Works Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
26
To regulate the stock market, Congress created the
Federal Trade Commission.
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
National Recovery Administration.
27
How did U.S. demographic patterns change during the 1930s?
People migrated to the Great Plains to escape urban poverty & homelessness
Mexican immigrants flooded into the United States to escape discrimination
City populations grew as farmers left their homes in search of urban work.
Rural populations grew as government-funded relief workers went to farms
28
FDR entered office with no clear agenda, but his administration favored government
promotion of competition.
intervention in the economy.
assistance to small businesses.
involvement in health care.
29
Why did many conservatives criticize Roosevelt’s New Deal?
They believed the New Deal was largely a effort to promote racial equality
They said large expansion of the government threatened individual liberty
They believed the New Deal did not do enough to help the unemployed
They were suspicious of Roosevelt’s privileged background and programs
30
law providing modest payments to older Americans and those unemployed through no fault of their own.
FDIC Insurance
Securities and Exchange Commission
Social Security Act
Glass-Stegal Act
31
One approach President Hoover took to try to end the Great Depression was to
undertake hundreds of public works projects to create jobs.
raise taxes on corporations and the wealthy.
rely on charities and private businesses to help give relief to Americans
provide direct relief to help citizens in need.
32
offered unemployed young men work planting trees, fighting forest fires, & building reservoirs
Works Progress Administration
Public Works Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Civil Works Administration
33
What was one way in which speculation contributed to the stock market crash of 1929?
Brokers began to demand repayment
People continued to purchase on margin, driving up the price
Investors continued to flood the market
The stock market dropped because
34
What led to a bull stock market in 1928?
Herbert Hoover's election
Calvin Coolidge's decision not to run for reelection
the final repayment of Europe's war debt
economic prosperity and optimism
35
How did President Roosevelt help to expand the rights of African Americans?
He appointed African Americans as Cabinet members.
He invited African Americans to serve as his unofficial advisors.
He ensured that Social Security extended to all African Americans.
He passed numerous civil rights reforms that benefited African Americans.
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How did Dorothea Lange represent Americans during the Great Depression?
She painted murals to emphasize the accomplishments of workers.
She lectured to raise awareness about poverty in the United States.
She photographed impoverished farmers to document their struggles.
She helped farmers by establishing the Farm Security Administration.

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