Which statement best describes the American economy in the late 1920’s?

Mass production was not equally matched by consumption

Al Smith, the Democratic challenger in the 1928 election, is notable for the following

He was the first serious Catholic contender for POTUS and being a Wet

The CCC can fit with a recovery program because...

provided jobs which helped build the spirit and character of young men

The establishment shown ironically did not...

allow African American patrons during the Harlem Renaissance

Which of these was NOT a long-term result of the New Deal?

State ownership of basic industries such as steelworks and railroads

People enjoyed movies and radio as forms of entertainment during the Depression because

A. They were cheap forms of entertainment that took their mind away from

The book imaged here was popular in the 1930's because...

It was an artistic response to the hardships of the Depression

What was promised to the WWI veterans that led to the creation of the Bonus Army

More payment for their WWI service starting in 1945

Hoover's Reconstruction Finance Corporation provided relief for ________

big businesses like banks and railroads

Based on the graph, what can be made about government policies in the 1930's?

Despite of the New Deal, the unemployment rate remained high in the 1930's

Huey Long advocated for all of the following EXCEPT

tax cuts for large corporations

Although vetoed by Coolidge the McNary Haugen Bill was supposed to help farmers by...

having the federal government buy farmers' surplus

What was one effect of the dust storms across the Great Plains in the 1930's?

migration of many to California and other states

Why is "buying on the margin" so dangerous?

the banks use everyone's money to help others buy stocks

Which of the following was not a typical response to the Great Depression?

Because of their Depression for not getting popsicles; 2 period hurts M.D.

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1
Which statement best describes the American economy in the late 1920’s?
Mass production was not equally matched by consumption
Unemployment was higher than ever before in American history
Only the wealthiest Americans had access to credit
High tariffs stimulated international trade
2
Al Smith, the Democratic challenger in the 1928 election, is notable for the following
He won all of the New England states
He was the first serious Catholic contender for POTUS and being a Wet
He favored prohibition
He didn't believe the government should offer assistance
3
The CCC can fit with a recovery program because...
provided jobs which helped build the spirit and character of young men
provided shirts for these poor dudes without them although Angelis was sad
helped people from Key West travel to Miami
required $ to be sent home to mom and dad
4
The establishment shown ironically did not...
showcase Southern agricultural practices
Play jazz music
allow the drinking of alcohol by African Americans on property
allow African American patrons during the Harlem Renaissance
5
Which of these was NOT a long-term result of the New Deal?
Creation of a safety net to help American families in emergencies
Expanded political participation by farmers, workers, and the poor
State ownership of basic industries such as steelworks and railroads
A shift in national voting patterns in favor of the Democratic Party
6
People enjoyed movies and radio as forms of entertainment during the Depression because
A. They were cheap forms of entertainment that took their mind away from
A. The internet was still really slow during the 1930’s -B/c L.B. hacked
A. People wanted to know everything the government was doing to combat
A. They were the only way to know what the Nazis were doing
7
A run on the bank takes place because
economics is a social science and bank runs are a behavior
All of the answers are correct
people get scared and want their money before its too late
people get the news that their bank may close
8
The book imaged here was popular in the 1930's because...
It was an artistic response to the hardships of the Depression
Described the struggles of the people who wanted Populist policies
offered Americans comic relief and escape from their problems
criticized the inability of traditional American values to end Depression
9
What was promised to the WWI veterans that led to the creation of the Bonus Army
a chance to fight the new army in 1932
food stamps and welfare
More payment for their WWI service starting in 1945
the burning down of their Hooverville
10
Because of the New Deal and FDRs actions, which two group began to support the Democratic Party?
Big business/Native Americans
African Americans/Labor Uninos
Native Americans/Stupid Liberal History Teachers
Labor Unions/LGBT groups
11
Hoover's Reconstruction Finance Corporation provided relief for ________
college students in debt
big businesses like banks and railroads
mothers and children
farmers
12
Based on the graph, what can be made about government policies in the 1930's?
Despite of the New Deal, the unemployment rate remained high in the 1930's
By 1938, the New Deal had brought unemployment numbers back to preDepresion
New Deal policies failed because of the Supreme Court
Hoover's policies were more effective than FDRs
13
Makeshift shanty towns like this for the homeless were called
Hoovervilles
Boston, Massachusetts
Harding Hotels
Coolidge Condos
14
Which New Deal agency constructed a series of dams that produced hydro-electricity?
WPA
CCC
FDIC
TVA
15
Huey Long advocated for all of the following EXCEPT
a free radio for all American families
guaranteed annual income
Free College!! Feel the Bern
tax cuts for large corporations
16
Which of the following New Deal programs or policies of the program is no longer with us?
Wagner Act
CCC
AAA
NIRA
17
Although vetoed by Coolidge the McNary Haugen Bill was supposed to help farmers by...
having the federal government buy farmers' surplus
further remove Native Americans from the Great Plains
developing drought resistant seeds
funding irrigation projects in the West
18
Hoover's response to the Great Depression is notable because
he felt the pain of the unemployed
he did very little
he was as successful as he was as Food Administrator
he poured all of the government's resources in aid programs
19
What was one effect of the dust storms across the Great Plains in the 1930's?
migration of many to California and other states
increase in farm production on the Great Plains
suspension of government assistance to farmers
growth of the banking industry from farm loans
20
Why is "buying on the margin" so dangerous?
it led to a 25% unemployment rate
the banks use everyone's money to help others buy stocks
because the stock market never corrects itslelf
because people will always steal the money
21
Which of the following was not a typical response to the Great Depression?
Because of their Depression for not getting popsicles; 2 period hurts M.D.
People looked for cheap entertainment like marathon dances
Young men (hobos) left home looking for work
People and their families banded together to ride out the crisis

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