In the early 30s, communities of homeless Americans were called “Hoovervilles” because Hoover

opposed direct federal aid for the unemployed

The conditions shown in this picture were mainly the result of

Poor farming methods and drought

Which of the following New Deal programs was an example of Reform?

The Social Security Adminstration (SSA)

The Scopes trial, Prohibition, and the behavior of “flappers” were all signs of a clash over

traditional values and changing lifestyles

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?

Underproduction of consumer goods

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s was a period when African Americans

created noteworthy works of art and literature

Which conditions are most characteristic of an economic depression?

High unemployment and overproduction

Which characteristics best describe the Depression-era beliefs of FDR?

A faith in-and support of-the forgotten man and common good

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1
During the 1920s, which economic trend helped cause the Great Depression?
saving rather than spending
continuing shortages of consumer goods
buying goods on credit
imposing low tariffs on imported products
2
In the early 30s, communities of homeless Americans were called “Hoovervilles” because Hoover
opposed direct federal aid for the unemployed
grew up in a poverty-stricken area
guaranteed jobs tothe unemployed
provided food and clothing for the poor
3
The conditions shown in this picture were mainly the result of
Migrations from farms to cities
Poor farming methods and drought
Government subsidies to increase crop production
Reduced tariffs on crops
4
Which of the following New Deal programs was an example of Reform?
The Social Security Adminstration (SSA)
The National Recovery Act (NRA)
The Works Progress Adminstration (WPA)
The Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC)
5
Prohibition came to an end because of
a lack of popular support for the law
the repeal of the 18th amendment
All of the above
a rise in organized crime associated with the law
6
The Scopes trial, Prohibition, and the behavior of “flappers” were all signs of a clash over
causes of the Great Depression
the return to normalcy
traditional values and changing lifestyles
the benefits of new technology
7
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
The failure of the American banking system
excessive buying of stocks on margin
Underproduction of consumer goods
under consumption of goods
8
What was major cause of Af. American migration from rural south to n. cities during/after WWI?
offers of free public education
opportunity to gain religious freedom
desire to live in integrated neighborhoods
availability of factory jobs
9
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s was a period when African Americans
left the U.S. in large numbers to settle in Nigeria
migrated to the West in search of land and jobs
used civil disobedience to fight segregation in the Army
created noteworthy works of art and literature
10
By making this statement, President Coolidge was expressing his support for
The New Deal
Higher Taxes
More bank regulations
Laissez-Faire Economics
11
Which conditions are most characteristic of an economic depression?
High unemployment and overproduction
Increased real estate investments
High stock prices and high employment
Low taxes and large business investments
12
Which geographic area was most seriously affected by the Dust Bowl of the 1930s?
The Pacific Coast
The Great Plains
The Atlantic Coast
Ohio River Valley
13
Which characteristics best describe the Depression-era beliefs of FDR?
Laissez-Faire Economics
A faith in-and support of-the forgotten man and common good
Rugged Individualism will end the depression
The business cycle will naturally end the depression

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