After the Crash, thousands of American banks closed, because they

could not return depositors’ money.

Though relatively few in number, flappers represented

women’s desire to break with the past.

Which of the following was part of the New Deal legacy?

a restored sense of hope among the people

One major demographic shift of the 1920s was the movement of

large numbers of Americans to the suburbs.

Which best describes FDR’s “brain trust”?

a group of intellectuals who helped devise New Deal policies

The 1932 presidential election served as a turning point in the way Americans viewed

the responsibilities of the federal government.

A fundamental disagreement between the candidates in the 1932 election concerned whether or not

the federal government should try to fix people’s problems.

Key features of Republican administrations of the 1920s included

isolationism and laissez-faire business policy.

Why did many Americans become fascinated with heroes in the 1920s?

They longed for symbols of old-fashioned virtues.

Hoover believed that the best way to end the Depression was through

voluntary controls by American businesses.

Which of the following best characterizes Roosevelt’s first hundred days in office?

pushed Congress to pass legislation to improve the economy.

Which of the following was a sign of an unsound economy during the 1920s?

More goods were being produced than consumers could buy.

One sign that the economy might be weakening in the 1920s was

uneven distribution of national wealth.

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

Stock prices rose and the economy appeared healthy.

The most popular movies helped theater-goers

escape the gloom of the Depression.

Many Americans believed that Sacco and Vanzetti were executed because they were

immigrants with radical beliefs during the Red Scare.

What legal right was at issue in the Scopes trial?

the right to teach evolution in schools

FDR aroused the most opposition when he

attempted to “pack” the Supreme Court.

During the Depression working women were

accused of taking jobs away from men.

The rapid development of the mass media during the 1920s

promoted the creation of a national culture.

Americans feared the Communists because they were

openly hostile to American values.

unemployment for millions of workers.

What criticism did many Progressives make of the New Deal?

It did not do enough to redistribute wealth.

Why did FDR declare a “bank holiday” early in his administration?

to inspect the financial health of the banks

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1
One group that suffered economically during the 1920s was the
miners
sports heroes
farmers
publishers
2
After the Crash, thousands of American banks closed, because they
charged too high an interest rate.
could not return depositors’ money.
had to print new money.
had invested in European banks.
3
Though relatively few in number, flappers represented
the significant impact of women on national elections.
women’s desire to break with the past.
a sign of social stability.
women’s desire to return to the past.
4
Which of the following was part of the New Deal legacy?
an end to recessions in the economy
guaranteed health insurance for all citizens
a restored sense of hope among the people
an end to discrimination against African Americans & women
5
One major demographic shift of the 1920s was the movement of
large numbers of Americans to the suburbs.
French-speaking Canadians into barrios.
large numbers of Americans from the North to the South.
Mexican workers to New England.
6
Under the New Deal, labor unions were
legalized and grew stronger.
attacked and became weak.
fined for racial discrimination.
given almost unlimited power.
7
Henry Ford’s dream was to sell cars that
would attract wealthy business owners.
came in many colors.
could travel 100 miles per hour.
ordinary people could afford.
8
Which best describes FDR’s “brain trust”?
the heads of the new government agencies
the members of FDR’s Cabinet
the presidents of the country’s leading universities
a group of intellectuals who helped devise New Deal policies
9
The 1932 presidential election served as a turning point in the way Americans viewed
local relief programs and private charities.
the responsibilities of the federal government.
the Bill of Rights.
presidential elections.
10
African Americans migrated north in the early 1900s mainly because of
offers of free land
a widespread business slowdown
the climate
an industrial boom
11
People’s physical and mental health declined as a result of
increased wages.
poor diet and anxiety.
a soaring divorce rate.
Farm Security Administration programs.
12
All of the following New Deal agencies still endure today except the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Civilian Conservation Corps
Social Security Act
Securities & Exchange Commission
13
A fundamental disagreement between the candidates in the 1932 election concerned whether or not
Americans should offer aid to European economies.
relief efforts were necessary to ease the economic crisis.
the federal government should try to fix people’s problems.
the Depression existed.
14
Key features of Republican administrations of the 1920s included
expansionism and business regulation.
reduction of quotas and increased immigration.
a buildup of armaments and armed forces.
isolationism and laissez-faire business policy.
15
Which of the following was a long-term effect of Prohibition?
the growth of organized crime
the consumer economy
an end to alcoholism in the United States
the rise of fundamentalism
16
Many Americans believed that Communists were behind the
Fordney-McCumber Tariff.
labor strikes of 1919.
election of President Harding.
immigration policies of the Republicans.
17
Why did many Americans become fascinated with heroes in the 1920s?
They longed for symbols of old-fashioned virtues.
They objected to being reminded of basic American ideals.
They had little leisure time to pursue their own interests.
They longed to return to the days of World War I.
18
What was one cause of the race riots in Chicago in 1919?
poor police training in riot control
the Scopes trial
a Ku Klux Klan rally
overcrowded neighborhoods
19
Hoover believed that the best way to end the Depression was through
bold, new laws.
voluntary controls by American businesses.
a military crackdown.
direct federal aid to the jobless.
20
Which of the following best characterizes Roosevelt’s first hundred days in office?
pushed Congress to pass legislation to improve the economy.
abolished the banking system & government building projects.
concentrated on programs that strengthened big business.
avoided direct action and sent problems to committees
21
Which of the following was a sign of an unsound economy during the 1920s?
Personal debt was decreasing.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was steady.
More goods were being produced than consumers could buy.
Wages were keeping pace with production.
22
One sign that the economy might be weakening in the 1920s was
the collapse of large corporations.
an increase in personal savings.
underproduction of consumer goods.
uneven distribution of national wealth.
23
What group gained some support because of the terrible conditions?
Wall Street brokers
Organized Crime
prohibitionists
the Socialist Party
24
Which statement best describes the American economy in the 1920s?
Unemployment was at an all-time high.
Small businesses dominated American industry.
Stock prices rose and the economy appeared healthy.
Wages decreased and the economy appeared weak.
25
The industry that did the most to boost other industries in the 1920s was
oil refining
aviation
automobile making
steel production
26
The most popular movies helped theater-goers
understand World War I.
find out about federal programs.
learn job skills.
escape the gloom of the Depression.
27
Jazz was brought to northern cities by
southern African Americans.
musicians from the Mexico City area.
World War I veterans.
older generations.
28
Many Americans believed that Sacco and Vanzetti were executed because they were
responsible for setting off bombs that damagedPalmer’s home.
immigrants with radical beliefs during the Red Scare.
Communist agitators who helped organize strikes.
subversives trying to overthrow the government.
29
What legal right was at issue in the Scopes trial?
the right to teach evolution in schools
the right to hold fundamentalist beliefs
the right to open a speakeasy
the right to hold modernist beliefs
30
The economy grew in the 1920s as consumers
carefully conserved electricity.
invested most of their money in government bonds.
began to buy goods on credit.
learned to ignore advertisements.
31
FDR aroused the most opposition when he
earmarked WPA funds for the arts.
failed to balance the budget.
refused to use the militia against strikes.
attempted to “pack” the Supreme Court.
32
During the Depression working women were
paid extra if they got married.
embarrassed to be working.
respected for being family providers.
accused of taking jobs away from men.
33
The rapid development of the mass media during the 1920s
simplified life for most Americans.
encouraged Americans to work longer hours.
promoted a mass migration to rural areas.
promoted the creation of a national culture.
34
To get the Bonus Army marchers to leave the capital, General MacArthur
gave a patriotic speech.
negotiated with the veterans’ leaders.
used force.
paid them their bonus.
35
Americans feared the Communists because they were
known as Bolsheviks.
preparing to invade the United States.
the only political party in Russia.
openly hostile to American values.
36
The National Origins Act of 1924 reduced the number of people who could
none of the above
both enter and leave the United States
enter the United States
leave the United States
37
Advertisements in the 1920s changed from an emphasis on quality to an emphasis on
consumer image
product location
quantity
production
38
The Crash led to
unemployment for millions of workers.
higher farm prices.
increased factory production.
a brief period of rising profits.
39
What criticism did many Progressives make of the New Deal?
It unfairly taxed successful, hardworking people.
It did not do enough to redistribute wealth.
It promoted a regimented, militaristic society.
Many of its programs smacked of “Bolshevism.”
40
Why did FDR declare a “bank holiday” early in his administration?
to weaken the banking industry
to cut off the use of cash
to inspect the financial health of the banks
to give the banking industry a well-earned vacation

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