Culture during the Great Depression Project Quiz

Americans attended what type of event once a week.

The wizard of Oz was the most famous because it provided all four things they sought for.

Americans went to the movies in sought for.

(T/F) Some members of the government feared funding the arts would lead to communism.

1.Soap operas, comedies, variety shows all were broadcast on ____________________.

Films reflected the people's distrust in the government

The Wizard of Oz was the first ever colored film.

In addition to providing entertainment the radio also provided news.

(T/F) During the Depression many writers drifted to the left and crafted novels featuring working-class heroes.

2/3 homes owned a radio in 1935.

Frank Capra was a lead director of the social issues film genre.

The most famous novel of this time was John Steinbeck's.

By the end of the decade 9/10 homes owned a radio.

People trusted the government and law enforcement.

Like Films and radio shows, various genres of music and art provided a distraction from hard times.