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1
Which of the following was the main argument made by the opposition to the New Deal?
The New Deal programs prevented discrimination against minorities
The New Deal was an unnecessary response to the Great Depression
The Federal Government was given too much power
The New Deal did not do enough to help American citizens
2
How did America change its foreign policy after WWI?
Increased trade with European countries
Joined the League of Nations
Turned to Isolationism
Allowed for more Immigration
3
What was the purpose of the New Deal's "Relief" programs?
To prime the pump of the economy, raising demand and restarting the economy
To provide short-term aid to people suffering from unemployment and poverty
Programs whose purpose was to keep another Great Depression from happening
4
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Dust Bowl?
Major drought in the Midwest
Irresponsible farming practices
High Winds
The Stock Market crash of 1929
5
During the Great Depression, ________ sprang up outside major cities.
Hoovervilles
Speculations
Tariffs
Dust bowls
6
The __________ was the economic depression that began in the United States in 1929 and lasted through the 1930s.
New Deal
Gilded Age
Hooverville
Great Depression
7
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Great Depression?
Poverty rates skyrocketed
A decrease in discrimination against minorities
Increase in Homelessness
Employment decreased
8
Which event is the political cartoon depicting?
FDR's attempt at "packing" the Supreme Court
Uncle Sam being scared of puppets
FDR promoting the New Deal
Herbert Hoover promoting Laissez-Faire policies
9
Which event is portrayed in the picture?
Social Darwinism
WWI
The Great Depression
Scopes Monkey Trial
10
This picture, taken by Dorothea Lange, shows the struggle that people faced during what time period in American history?
World War I
The Great Depression
The Gilded Age
The Vietnam War
11
What was the purpose of the New Deal's "Recovery" programs?
To provide short-term aid to people suffering from unemployment and poverty
To prime the pump of the economy, raising demand and restarting the economy
Programs whose purpose was to keep another Great Depression from happening
12
What ideology caused America to pass multiple strict immigration laws during the 1920's?
Speculation
Reform
Nativism
Prohibition
13
Which of these presidents believed in "rugged individualism" and laissez-faire capitalism?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
14
Which of the following New Deal programs was created to provide better living standards in a certain part of the South?
FDIC
NIRA
CCC
TVA
15
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Harlem Renaissance?
African American culture expanding and developing greatly
African American writers, artists, and musicians became nationally popular
Some parts of African American culture becoming "mainstream"
African Americans start to be elected into government positions
16
The region devastated by severe dust storms caused by poor farming practices and extended drought was called the
Dust Bowl
Great Depression
Hoovervilles
New Deal
17
How did the Red Scare affect immigrants in America?
It did not impact them at all, nothing changed
They were welcomed with open arms
They were at a higher risk of discrimination and mistreatment by Americans
Many people fled from America to Russia
18
The ___________ was President Roosevelt’s series of policies meant to bring the nation out of the Great Depression.
Hawley-Smoot Tariff
Crash of 1929
Speculation
New Deal
19
Why did African Americans leave the South during the Great Migration?
They got financial assistance from the Federal Government to move
Family and friends encouraged them to move north for a better life
Racism, discrimination, and lack of jobs in the South
Abundant economic opportunities in the North
20
Herbert Hoover was seen as a great president because of the aid that he gave Americans during the Great Depression.
False
True
21
What caused FDR to feel the need to "pack" the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court overruled one of his New Deal Programs
He thought the Judicial Branch was too powerful
He had a personal grudge against one of the Justices
He just wanted more power
22
In the context of the Stock Market, what is Speculation?
Buying a stock for 10% of its value, paying back the other 90 in the future
Waiting until a stock is at its highest price to purchase it
Purchasing something in the hopes that it will increase in value
Simply watching the prices of individual stocks
23
Why were so many people opposed to FDR's plan to increase the number of Supreme Court Justices?
They were jealous that they didn't think of it first
A majority of people did not like the New Deal, and did not want it to pass
It would infringe on the Individual Rights of citizens
It threatened the balance of power between the 3 branches of the government
24
What was the name of the group of programs created by president FDR to help America recover from the Great Depression?
The Big Fix
The Green Deal
The Great Change
The New Deal
25
How did the New Deal change the Federal Government?
Increased its power and its impact on day-to-day life of American citizens
It did not change the Federal Govt, it only changed things for the citizens
Made the government more involved in foreign affairs
Reduced the governments influence on the economy
26
What was the red scare?
The start of the Great Depression
Another name for WWI
America fearing people with red hair
America fearing Communism
27
What was the name given to the expansion of African American culture (including music, art, and literature) in the 20's?
The Harlem Renaissance
The Golden Age
The Great Migration
Enlightenment
28
What was the purpose of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and who created it?
The govt could give loans to businesses during the Depression; Roosevelt
It existed to help keep the economy in balance; Hoover
It existed to help keep the economy in balance; Roosevelt
The government could give loans to businesses during the Depression; Hoover
29
What was the basis of President Harding's policy of a "Return to Normalcy?"
Fixing the Great Depression
Increasing America's Military
Giving aid to countries affected by WWI
A return to Isolationism
30
Which of the following was the name of the movement of African Americans out of the South and into the urban North?
The Big Move
Harlem Renaissance
The Great Migration
The Great Depression
31
What was the Teapot Dome Scandal?
President Harding appointed corrupt individuals into his administration
A cabinet member accepted bribes in order to lease land to businessmen
President Harding had a secret tea party with the Queen of England
President Harding rigged the presidential election
32
What process did Henry Ford create that drastically increased manufacturing in America?
The Bessemer Process
The Assembly Line
The Steel Mill
Prohibition
33
What was the purpose of the New Deal's "Reform" programs?
To prime the pump of the economy, raising demand and restarting the economy
To fix long-term issues to keep another Great Depression from happening
To provide short-term aid to people suffering from unemployment and poverty
34
Which Constitutional idea did some people believe FDR's "court packing" scheme threatened?
Limited Government
Individual Rights
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
35
Which president appointed the cabinet members that were a part of the Teapot Dome scandal?
Calvin Coolidge
Warren Harding
Theodore Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
36
Which amendment banned alcohol?
13th
20th
15th
18th
37
How did women change in the 1920's?
Took on more employment, voted, and changed their looks and attitudes.
Left the workforce to focus on their families, becoming stay-at-home moms
38
The ___________ protected U.S. products from foreign competition but ended up hurting U.S. exports to overseas markets.
Dawes Act
Great Depression
Hawley-Smoot Tariff
New Deal
39
How did the 21st amendment impact America?
Made the production and sale of Alcohol legal
Increased organized crime
Increased organized crime
Banned Alcohol
40
Widespread _______ in the stock market contributed to the Great Depression
Debt
Success
Speculation
Hoovervilles
41
Why was there increased discrimination against minorities (especially in the workplace) during the Great Depression?
Many believed that minorities were responsible for the Great Depression
There wasn't an increase in discrimination against minorities
They created more competition for jobs
Many felt that minorities were getting too much help from the government
42
What were the women that "shook up" women's culture and social standards called?
Shakers
Flappers
Normal Women
Movers
43
What did the 19th Amendment do?
Created Income tax
Allowed all men to vote regardless of race
Banned alcohol
Give women the right to vote
44
Which of these 2 presidents believed that the government had a responsibility to protect and support America's economy?
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
45
Which of the following was a loved First Lady that fought for the rights of immigrants, minorities, and the poor?
Dorothea Lange
Ida B. Wells
Lou Hoover
Eleanor Roosevelt
