One difference between the administrations of FDR and Hoover is that Roosevelt was

more willing to use government to solve economic problems

What was the controversy over the Norris Dam and Dale Hollow Lake?

residents were forced to relocate because of eminent domain.

What does buying a stock on margin mean?

borrowing money to help pay for the stock

Which was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?

people were not allowed to buy stocks on credit

An important consequence of the Bonus Army’s protest was

the perception of Hoover as an insensitive leader.

The high tariff rates in the 1920s had the economic effect of

causing European nations to increase tariffs reducing trade.

In 1929, the stock market crashed because

investors lost confidence and rushed to sell their shares.

the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) during the Hoover Presidency to loan money to

businesses to stimulate economic activity.

FDR's plan to increase the number of Supreme Court Justices was clearly in conflict with

principles of checks and balances/separation of powers

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is

a measurement tool for stock market performance

The march of the Bonus Army and referring to shantytowns as “Hoovervilles” in the early

discontent with Hoover deaing with the Great Depression.

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1
Provided government insurance for bank deposits up to $5,000 then; $250,000 today.
TVA
FDIC
WPA
CCC
2
This New Deal law established the program that provided a pensions (retirement) for the elderly
Social Security Act
Federal Number one
Cumberland Homesteads
Works Progress Administratoin
3
One difference between the administrations of FDR and Hoover is that Roosevelt was
able to ignore economic issues for most of his first term
unable to win congressional support for his economic program
more willing to use government to solve economic problems
unwilling to allow government agencies to establish jobs
4
What was the controversy over the Norris Dam and Dale Hollow Lake?
residents were forced to relocate because of eminent domain.
purchase land from timber companies and individuals.
The project was too expensive
built on the lands part of Great Smoky Mountains Park
5
What does buying a stock on margin mean?
purchasing stock for an immediate marginal profit
trying to get rich quick off the stock market
borrowing money to help pay for the stock
making monthly payments to pay off a debt
6
Which was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
excess consumerism of the 1920s
people were not allowed to buy stocks on credit
the crash of the stock market
rising unemployment
7
An important consequence of the Bonus Army’s protest was
MacArthur’s dismissal from the army.
widespread support for the President’s action
the occurrence of even larger protests months later.
the perception of Hoover as an insensitive leader.
8
The high tariff rates in the 1920s had the economic effect of
causing severe inflation in the United States
causing bank failures.
causing European nations to increase tariffs reducing trade.
opening foreign markets for trade.
9
In 1929, the stock market crashed because
the Federal Reserve increased the money supply.
Germany ceased reparation payments to the United States.
depositors tried to withdraw all of the savings from banks.
investors lost confidence and rushed to sell their shares.
10
Buying stocks on the chance of a quick profit often without considering risks is known as
installment paying.
financial speculation.
living on credit
buying on margin
11
Regulates the stock market.
SEC
WPA
CCC
TVA
12
Offered employment in forestry and outdoor work to unemployed men aged 18 to 25.
SEC
CCC
TVA
WPA
13
the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) during the Hoover Presidency to loan money to
European nations so that they could pay off their war debts.
depositors so that they could withdraw their savings .
stock market investors so that they could buy in more stock
businesses to stimulate economic activity.
14
FDR's plan to increase the number of Supreme Court Justices was clearly in conflict with
the Supreme Court’s practice of judicial restraint
attempts of Congress to limit judicial responsibilities
principles of checks and balances/separation of powers
efforts to restrict the # of terms a President could serve
15
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is
an indicator to show the productivity of a single business.
was no longer used following the Great Depression
a measurement tool for stock market performance
both A and C
16
Built dams to control floods and brought cheap electricity to rural areas
TVA
WPA
FDIC
CCC
17
The march of the Bonus Army and referring to shantytowns as “Hoovervilles” in the early
attempts to restore confidence in the American economy.
the president’s success in solving social problems
building projects that created jobs for the unemployed.
discontent with Hoover deaing with the Great Depression.
18
Largest public works program of the New Deal. create roads, buildings, bridges, etc
WPA
FDIC
SEC
TVA

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Great Depression/New Deal

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Great Depression/New Deal

Flashcards18 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 18

Answers

1
Provided government insurance for bank deposits up to $5,000 then; $250,000 today.
TVA
FDIC
WPA
CCC
2
This New Deal law established the program that provided a pensions (retirement) for the elderly
Social Security Act
Federal Number one
Cumberland Homesteads
Works Progress Administratoin
3
One difference between the administrations of FDR and Hoover is that Roosevelt was
able to ignore economic issues for most of his first term
unable to win congressional support for his economic program
more willing to use government to solve economic problems
unwilling to allow government agencies to establish jobs
4
What was the controversy over the Norris Dam and Dale Hollow Lake?
residents were forced to relocate because of eminent domain.
purchase land from timber companies and individuals.
The project was too expensive
built on the lands part of Great Smoky Mountains Park
5
What does buying a stock on margin mean?
purchasing stock for an immediate marginal profit
trying to get rich quick off the stock market
borrowing money to help pay for the stock
making monthly payments to pay off a debt
6
Which was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
excess consumerism of the 1920s
people were not allowed to buy stocks on credit
the crash of the stock market
rising unemployment
7
An important consequence of the Bonus Army’s protest was
MacArthur’s dismissal from the army.
widespread support for the President’s action
the occurrence of even larger protests months later.
the perception of Hoover as an insensitive leader.
8
The high tariff rates in the 1920s had the economic effect of
causing severe inflation in the United States
causing bank failures.
causing European nations to increase tariffs reducing trade.
opening foreign markets for trade.
9
In 1929, the stock market crashed because
the Federal Reserve increased the money supply.
Germany ceased reparation payments to the United States.
depositors tried to withdraw all of the savings from banks.
investors lost confidence and rushed to sell their shares.
10
Buying stocks on the chance of a quick profit often without considering risks is known as
installment paying.
financial speculation.
living on credit
buying on margin
11
Regulates the stock market.
SEC
WPA
CCC
TVA
12
Offered employment in forestry and outdoor work to unemployed men aged 18 to 25.
SEC
CCC
TVA
WPA
13
the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) during the Hoover Presidency to loan money to
European nations so that they could pay off their war debts.
depositors so that they could withdraw their savings .
stock market investors so that they could buy in more stock
businesses to stimulate economic activity.
14
FDR's plan to increase the number of Supreme Court Justices was clearly in conflict with
the Supreme Court’s practice of judicial restraint
attempts of Congress to limit judicial responsibilities
principles of checks and balances/separation of powers
efforts to restrict the # of terms a President could serve
15
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is
an indicator to show the productivity of a single business.
was no longer used following the Great Depression
a measurement tool for stock market performance
both A and C
16
Built dams to control floods and brought cheap electricity to rural areas
TVA
WPA
FDIC
CCC
17
The march of the Bonus Army and referring to shantytowns as “Hoovervilles” in the early
attempts to restore confidence in the American economy.
the president’s success in solving social problems
building projects that created jobs for the unemployed.
discontent with Hoover deaing with the Great Depression.
18
Largest public works program of the New Deal. create roads, buildings, bridges, etc
WPA
FDIC
SEC
TVA