The factors that brought about the devastation in the Dust Bowl-

included drought, high winds, and farming methods

What was one factor that led to the Great Depression?

excessive speculation in the stock market

Which of the following compounded the devastation caused by the Great Depression?

Midwestern drought and Dust Bowl

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

migration of many to California and other states

Much of the legislation of the New Deal was based on the idea that the fed. govt. should

assume some responsibility for the welfare of people

According to his critics, why did FDR propose increasing the number of Supreme court justices?

to get more New Deal supporters on the Court

Which New Deal’s work program was responsible for creating the Florida state parks?

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

After the stock market crash, America's banking sector-

collapsed as frightened depositors raced to withdraw money

The Great Depression led to high unemployment as many companies

instituted production cutbacks, which led to layoffs

At first, what did Hoover rely on to relieve the depression?

Volunteerism and private charity

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

mass production was not equally matched by consumption

How did the plans of Hoover and FDR compare for dealing with the Great Depression?

Hoover believed in private charity, FDR believed in fed. aid

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation:

insured bank deposits up to a specified amount

The New Deal changed political thinking in the U.S. because it supported the idea that the

govt should become more involved in the life of the people

“Hoovervilles,” sprang up across the United States because of Hoover’s:

refusal to provide direct federal aid to the homeless

How are tariffs related to the Great Depression/1930s?

High tariffs hurt U.S. export sales during the Depression.

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1
The factors that brought about the devastation in the Dust Bowl-
were strictly a result of natural causes
included the damming of western rivers and over-irrigation
included drought, high winds, and farming methods
were all a result of unwise agricultural practices
2
What was one factor that led to the Great Depression?
excessive speculation in the stock market
high wages paid by employers
govt limitations on the amount of money in circulation
increases in the tax rate for corporations
3
The factor that contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression was:
low worker productivity
buying stocks on margin
decreasing tariff rates
high income taxes
4
Which New Deal agency constructed a series of dams that produced hydro-electricity?
the National Labor Relations Board
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Tennessee Valley Authority
the Securities and Exchange Commission
5
Which of the following compounded the devastation caused by the Great Depression?
Midwestern drought and Dust Bowl
influenza epidemic and poor healthcare
the beginning of WWII
the Red Scare and infiltration of communistic ideas
6
What was one effect of the dust storms across the Great Plains in the 1930s?
migration of many to California and other states
suspension of government assistance to farms
increase in farm production
growth of the banking industry
7
In the 1920s, the Federal Reserve contributed to weaknesses in the stock market by
keeping interest rates low.
lending to speculators.
speculating on market interest rates.
lending to foreign companies.
8
Much of the legislation of the New Deal was based on the idea that the fed. govt. should
own and operate the major industries of the country
favor big business over labor and farming
require local areas to be responsible for welfare programs
assume some responsibility for the welfare of people
9
According to his critics, why did FDR propose increasing the number of Supreme court justices?
to help the Court work more efficiently
to increase the power of the Court
to help the elderly justices with their workload
to get more New Deal supporters on the Court
10
FDR’s closing of the banks during the start of the depression to avoid bank run is called:
bank break
bank failure
bank closure
bank holiday
11
Which New Deal’s work program was responsible for creating the Florida state parks?
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
12
After the stock market crash, America's banking sector-
collapsed as frightened depositors raced to withdraw money
profited as the Federal Reserve limited the money supply
thrived as people transferred stock profits into savings
went broke by lending to investors recovering from the crash
13
FDR's goal that set up permanent programs to insure citizens against economic disasters.
Recovery
Relief
Restore
Reform
14
Created to help restore the “health” of the economy. Temporary programs to restart the economy
Reform
Recovery
Renew
Relief
15
The Great Depression led to high unemployment as many companies
closed to punish workers for causing the stock market crash
instituted production cutbacks, which led to layoffs
lost their workers to farming, which offered better pay
moved their production to Asia, where production is cheaper
16
At first, what did Hoover rely on to relieve the depression?
mandatory unionization in all factories
Volunteerism and private charity
laws forbidding businesses to fire workers
Federal money and govt. grants
17
Which statement best describes the American economy in the late 1920s?
High tariffs stimulated international trade
Unemployment was higher than ever before in American history
only the wealthiest Americans had access to credit
mass production was not equally matched by consumption
18
Immediate action taken to halt the economy’s deterioration & provide help to those in need.
Restore
Reform
Recovery
Relief
19
How did the plans of Hoover and FDR compare for dealing with the Great Depression?
Hoover gave loans to banks & business but FDR opposed it
Hoover believed in private charity, FDR believed in fed. aid
Both believed the govt. should give money to the unemployed
Hoover increased federal spending but FDR opposed it.
20
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation:
was created despite strong objections from FDR
insured bank deposits up to a specified amount
ensured that Social Security payments would be made on time
was established to regulate the stock market
21
The name given to FDR’s “radio talks” to the American people is called _____________
Intervention
Radio Relief program
Fire-side chats
Friendly-chats
22
The New Deal changed political thinking in the U.S. because it supported the idea that the
Supreme Court should have an important role in the economy
govt should become more involved in the life of the people
foreign policy is more important than his domestic
rights of workers are less important than the businesses
23
“Hoovervilles,” sprang up across the United States because of Hoover’s:
support for fed. programs to provide jobs for the unemployed
refusal to provide direct federal aid to the homeless
emergency relief program to provide food to the poor
efforts to help the residents return to their farms
24
How are tariffs related to the Great Depression/1930s?
They protected U.S. markets from foreign competition
US & European countries reduced tariffs to help global trade
American farmers were able to sell more abroad
High tariffs hurt U.S. export sales during the Depression.

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