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Chap. 23 Review-The Great Depression and The New Deal
Chap. 23 Review-The Great Depression and The New Deal
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The Great Depression and The New Deal
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1
What was the name of FDR's economic programs during the depression?
The New Frontier
The Great Crusade
The New Deal
The Great Society
2
Why were many business leaders opposed to the new deal?
the believed the banks were not well controlled
they were afraid that workers rights would become limited
They felt the Supreme Court had gained too much power
they felt there was too much government in the economy
3
What were called "Hoovervilles" during the Great Depression?
low income housing
high rise buildings
shacks for the homeless
logger camps
4
Which of the following was an immediate result of the Great Depression of the 1930s in the US?
U.S. trade with foreign nations improved greatly
Many careers and businesses were ruined
Many farmers were able to sell their land at high prices
The faith of the people in the free market increased
5
Which of the following was a lasting reform of the New Deal?
the elimination of the national debt
the Social Security Act
the end of ups and downs in the business cycle
The reduction in federal laws
6
What segment of the population did the Wagner Act benefit?
agricultural
small businessmen
elderly
labor unions
7
Which of the following illustrates the use of collective bargaining to settle a dispute?
a meeting of business and government over economic issues
meeting of union workers w/business owners 2 settle contract
the President addressing a joint session of Congress
a session of the Supreme Court justices to reach a decision
8
Who does the symphony represent?
Congress
the judicial branch
US citizens
the president
9
Which of the following
best
describes the theme of the cartoon?
The president attempted to take over the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court had been granted increased power
Congress took steps to end corruption
The president took action to the end the economic deprssion
10
What best describes the form of government spending when you spend more than you get in taxes?
deficit spending
dividends
installment buying
rebating
11
According to the graph, when was unemployment the
lowest
?
1931
1929
1939
1935
12
Social Security is
best
defined as...
a type of mortgage
an investment plan
a retirement plan
a health care system
13
What was the purpose of FDR's "bank holiday?"
for the government to audit each bank
to relieve stress on bank tellers
to stop the banks from failing
to start the New Deal
14
What New Deal Program was directed at solving problems in investing & stocks?
Truth-in-Securities Act
Federal Emergency Relief Act
National Recovery Act
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
15
What usually happens during an economic depression?
Prices of goods increase
Fewer goods are purchased by consumers
The unemployment rate goes down
More money is borrowed to begin new businesses
16
During the Great Depression, what nickname for the movie theaters b/c admission was a nickel
centennials
arcades
nickelodeons
cineplexes
17
What made movies popular during the Great Depression?
People used movies to escape the stresses of the depression
Theaters gave out free tickets and popcorn
Kids had 2 work during the day so movies replaced schools
Many jobless people had nothing better to do
18
Why was the Tennessee Valley Authority created?
to make money for the government
to promote civil rights legislation
to improve the economic life of an entire region
to discover new sources of oil
19
What was the purpose of the New Deal Programs like the CCC, WPA, & PWA
to provide employment and income
to provide a retirement plan for the elderly
to reduce the role of government in business
to limit the power of big business
20
What was represented by the figure on the right side of the cartoon?
Congress
The Supreme Court
The United States
The United Nations
21
The Wagner Act was also known as the
National Labor Relations Act
Emergency Relief Appropriations Act
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Agricultural Adjustment Act
22
Why was the Civilian Conservation Corps established?
to protect factory workers
to create new jobs
to aid farmers
to secure the safety of banks
23
What novel portrayed the plight of the Okies (mid-west farmers) during the dustbowl era?
Native Son
An American Exodus
The Grapes of Wrath
The Great Gatsby
24
What method was used by workers to get labor unions recognized during The Great Depression?
yellow dog contracts
blacklists
sit-down strikes
boycotts
25
"Dust Bowl", "Hoovervilles", and "bread lines" refer to what era in American History?
Great Depression
Progressive Movement
Reconstruction
Roaring 20s
26
Who was represented by the figure tossing cards on the left side of the cartoon?
Huey Long
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
27
What law was created to protect workers who are negotiating work agreements/contracts?
Sherman Act
Wagner Act
Hatch Act
Clayton Act
28
Why was FDR shoving people into the building in this cartoon?
He was trying to halt all immigration to the U.S.
He was attempting to pack the Supreme Court.
He was hiding evidence of excessive government spending
He was trying to ignore economic problems of the depression
29
These two photographs were most likely taken during what period in American history?
Great Depression
Roaring 20s
Reconstruction Period
Harlem Renaissance
30
Which of the following statements about the New Deal is accurate?
Government followed a policy of laissez faire
Government control over the economy increased
government was not concerned with the economic well-being
Government control over the economy decreased
31
What technique did FDR use to explain his New Deal programs?
newspaper interviews
State of The Union addresses
press conferences
fireside chats
32
The cartoon was most likely drawn during what period of American History?
Roaring 20s
Great Depression
Progressive Era
World War I
33
Which of the following would
not
characterize economic depression?
rising prices
rising unemployment
increased number of bankrupties
increased number of poor citizens
34
What president was represented in the cartoon?
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Harry S. Truman
35
What name was given to FDR's program to help the country recover from the economic depression?
Square Deal
Fair Deal
Deal or No Deal
New Deal
36
What were the talented advisors who helped shape FDR's New Deal commonly called?
The Fair Deal
The Kitchen Cabinet
The Great Society
The Brain Trust
37
Which of the following
best
describes the theme of the cartoon?
president and the Supreme Court severely restrict Congress
the 3 branches of the gov. were not working together
The Supreme Court rejected most of the New Deal plans
president's court packing plan wasn't approved by Congress
38
Who opposed the New Deal and instead suggested a plan to tax the rich and give it to the poor?
Herbert Hoover
Huey Long
Robin Hood
Frances Perkins
39
What was the major cause of the 1930s Dust Bowl?
air pollution
deforestation of the plains
increased population
too little rainfall
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What did the Wagner Act require employers to do?
restrict the hiring age to 16
pay at least the state minimum wage
only hire members of a union
take part in collective bargaining
