Roosevelt's New Deal was criticized for

Increasing the role and size of Federal government

A significant cause of the Great Depression of the 1930's was

Bank policies were unsound & led to over expansion of credit

The New Deal tried to solve many problems of The Great Depression by

Providing federal aid to many sectors of the economy

Public disregard for Prohibition & laws prohibiting gambling indicated that

Attempts to legislate public mortality = met w/ resistance

During the early 30's the main goal of the bonus army was to pressure Hoover administration to

Support the early payment of money promised to vetrans

What were 2 basic causes of the Dust Bowl during the early 1930's?

Over farming and severe drought

The Harlem Renaissance of the 20's was a period when African Americans

Created important works of art, music, and literature

Why did Hoover refuse to give money to the unemployed during the early part of the depression?

Federal relief programs would destroy individual initiative

What was one similarity between Red Scare post WWI and Cold War post WWII

Fear of communism suppressing civil liberties of Americans

Which conclusion is most accurate regarding the Sacco and Vanzetti trial?

Nativism & racism often overrides constitutional democracy

Post WWI, why did many African Americans migrate North?

Increased job opportunities in Northern cities (factories)

Critics charged that New Deal policies favored socialism because it supported the idea that

Increased its responsibility for the welfare of the economy

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1
Roosevelt's New Deal was criticized for
Permitting banks to operate without govt regulations
Reduced spending to balance the budet
Weakening of Executive branch
Increasing the role and size of Federal government
2
A significant cause of the Great Depression of the 1930's was
Consumer goods were now relatively inexpensive
A decrease of Tariff's
Bank policies were unsound & led to over expansion of credit
A wave of violent strikes within industries
3
What years was WWI fought between
1913-1915
1945-1960
1914-1918
2001- Present
4
The New Deal tried to solve many problems of The Great Depression by
Providing federal aid to many sectors of the economy
Decreasing foreign competition by raising tariffs
Lowering federal spending to maintain a balanced budget
Reducing taxes on big business to stimulate job creation
5
Public disregard for Prohibition & laws prohibiting gambling indicated that
Attempts to legislate public mortality = met w/ resistance
American film industry has a great influence on the public
American citizens have little, to no respect for the law
System of checks & balances does not work
6
The National Labor Relations Act(Wagner Act) of 1935 strengthened labor unions by legalizing
Collective bargaining
The open shop
The sit- down strike
Blacklisting
7
During the early 30's the main goal of the bonus army was to pressure Hoover administration to
Support the early payment of money promised to vetrans
Bring American troops home from overseas
End the military draft
Strengthen the nation's defenses
8
The 1925 trial of John Scopes reflects the conflict between
Prohibition and Crime
International conflict between US and Italy
Science and Religion
Conflict between Russia and Italy
9
What were 2 basic causes of the Dust Bowl during the early 1930's?
Overpopulation and Urban Sprawl
Over farming and severe drought
Strip mining and toxic waste dumping
Clear cutting of forests and constructing railroads
10
The Harlem Renaissance of the 20's was a period when African Americans
Was a time many African Americans migrated away from America
Created important works of art, music, and literature
Migrated west to partake in the gold rush
11
An important factor contributing to the start of The Great Depression in the US was
No gold standard maintained.
Increased military spending
Reduction of Tariff rates
Uneven distribution of wealth
12
Which region did the dust bowl occur in?
Rocky Mountains
Northeast
Great Plains
Ohio River Valley
13
Why did Hoover refuse to give money to the unemployed during the early part of the depression?
Labor unions should provide for the unemployed
Workers were lazy and did not want to work
Federal relief programs would destroy individual initiative
The unemployment problem was not serious
14
What is the exact date the stock market crashed?
July 4, 1776
October 1, 1929
December 25, 1935
October 29, 1929
15
What was one similarity between Red Scare post WWI and Cold War post WWII
Russian spies settling within US
Many Russian revolutionaries settling in US
Fear of communism suppressing civil liberties of Americans
Possible out break of war with common enemies
16
The 1920's are called the Roaring 20's because the decade was noted for
Political reform
Economic depression
Social and cultural changes
Ending prohibition
17
Which conclusion is most accurate regarding the Sacco and Vanzetti trial?
Bill of Rights does not apply to naturalized citizens
Italians were always guilty of what crime they're accused of
Nativism & racism often overrides constitutional democracy
Interment & suspected criminals is necessary during wartime
18
Post WWI, why did many African Americans migrate North?
Increased job opportunities in Northern cities (factories)
Laws passed in Northern States to end racial discrimination
Federal government job- training programs
The start of the Harlem Renaissance
19
What years was WWII fought between
1951- 1959
1939- 1945
1945- 1948
1914- 1918
20
Critics charged that New Deal policies favored socialism because it supported the idea that
Favored farmers over workers and business owners
Rights ofworkers areless important than interest of business
Declined to prosecute business monopolies
Increased its responsibility for the welfare of the economy

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