The goal of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation was to

Stimulate industry and create jobs

Fundamentalists believe that

The Bible tells the literal truth

The Social Security Act

Instituted pensions and survivors' benefits

What was the purpose of the Works Progress Administration?

Quickly created as many jobs for as many people as possible

What was Eleanor Roosevelt's role in the New Deal?

she advocated for people who were typically underrepresented

Which of the following was the main issue in the Scopes trial?

the role of science and religion in public schools

Hoover advocated which of the following as a solution to the crisis

Voluntary action by business and local government

The Harlem Renaissance was?

The African American literary and artistic movement of the 1920s

The Agricultural Adjustment Administration gave money to

Farmers to subsidize reduced crop and livestock production

Movies during the 1930s changed dramatically because?

movies with sound became common

What was the greatest impact of the new Deal?

the power of the federal government expanded significantly

Most Americans in the 1920s regarded installment buying as?

An easy way to raise their standard of living

Harding probably doomed his administration because of?

Putting power and influence in the hands of the Ohio Gang

The Rural Electrification Act of 1935 lent money to groups of farmers who?

Organized to build power plants

The Federal Securities Act as a reform measure designed to?

Protect investors form fraud in the stock market

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1
The goal of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation was to
Stimulate industry and create jobs
Inspire confidence in agriculture
Increase money in charity funds
Close banks on the verge of bankruptcy
2
Herbert Hoover's handling of the bonus army was viewed by many Americans as
unorganized
vicious
essential
unpreventable
3
Fundamentalists believe that
Evolution should be studied
The Bible tells the literal truth
Evolution is a loose interpretation of creation
Poeple should study the bible to determine their own interpretation
4
The Social Security Act
Instituted pensions and survivors' benefits
Instituted unemployment benefits for all people
Provided relief to all needy people
Provided relief to all minority groups
5
What was the purpose of the Works Progress Administration?
Quickly train men to construct new government buildings
create jobs for unemployed men to conserve the environment
Quickly created as many jobs for as many people as possible
Train young people for a trade career
6
What was Eleanor Roosevelt's role in the New Deal?
she advocated for people who were typically underrepresented
traveled the country encouraging people to support different policies
established committees to hear the grievances of different business men
She lobbied elected leaders for new banking and finance laws
7
Which of the following was the main issue in the Scopes trial?
Validity of the theory of evolution
the role of science and religion in public schools
the credibility of fundamentalism
The accuracy of the bible
8
The Civilian Conservation Corp was enacted to put young men into seasonal work on state and national parks
False
True
9
Which of the following economic policies was enacted during President Coolidge's administration?
Increasing the federal budget
Increasing government involvement in business
Increasing income taxes
Increasing tariffs on imports
10
Hoover advocated which of the following as a solution to the crisis
Replacement of the Federal Reserve System
Widespread government programs
Direct fiancial relief to farmers
Voluntary action by business and local government
11
The Harlem Renaissance was?
A Jazz club in New Orleans
The lost generation of white writers
The African American literary and artistic movement of the 1920s
A New York City train going uptown
12
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration gave money to
local and state relief organizations
Farmers to subsidize reduced crop and livestock production
Sharecroppers and tenant farmers to help them buy more farms
Industries related to agriculture
13
Movies during the 1930s changed dramatically because?
Editing began to be used
dancing was introduced for the first time
movies with sound became common
Silent movies first became common
14
What was the greatest impact of the new Deal?
the power of the federal government expanded significantly
Social and economic inequality was elminated
Development of corporations was encouraged
State governments took over many roles
15
For the majority of Americans the most damaging loss during the Depression was?
Jobs
Hope
Money
Material possessions
16
Most Americans in the 1920s regarded installment buying as?
Shameful
A passing fad
An easy way to raise their standard of living
An easy road to ruin
17
Harding probably doomed his administration because of?
Putting power and influence in the hands of the Ohio Gang
failing to follow the advice of his party
Naming Herbert Hoover as Secretary of Commerce
Not recognizing his own limitations
18
The Rural Electrification Act of 1935 lent money to groups of farmers who?
obtained electricity from utility companies
Organized to build power plants
would not use electricity
Let their land lie fallow
19
What revolutionized advertising in the 1920s
Advertising on the radio
Advertising in shop windows
The idea of using it to create consumer demand
Advertising in newspapers
20
The Sacco and Venzetti trial fueled the nation's fears about?
Ubridled growth of corporate power
Threat of Radical Revolution
Political instability of Latin America
Corruption in the White House
21
After the stock market crash, the Federal Reserve system followed a policy that?
Made it easy to get credit
left too much money in circulaiton
Printed more money than consumers could spend
Dried up credit
22
The Federal Securities Act as a reform measure designed to?
Protect investors form fraud in the stock market
limit the number of banks
eliminate the stock market
Promote the use of lie detectors

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American History Midterm Review Module 8-10

22 termsStudBud Administration558 plays

American History Midterm Review Module 8-10

Flashcards22 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 22

Answers

1
The goal of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation was to
Stimulate industry and create jobs
Inspire confidence in agriculture
Increase money in charity funds
Close banks on the verge of bankruptcy
2
Herbert Hoover's handling of the bonus army was viewed by many Americans as
unorganized
vicious
essential
unpreventable
3
Fundamentalists believe that
Evolution should be studied
The Bible tells the literal truth
Evolution is a loose interpretation of creation
Poeple should study the bible to determine their own interpretation
4
The Social Security Act
Instituted pensions and survivors' benefits
Instituted unemployment benefits for all people
Provided relief to all needy people
Provided relief to all minority groups
5
What was the purpose of the Works Progress Administration?
Quickly train men to construct new government buildings
create jobs for unemployed men to conserve the environment
Quickly created as many jobs for as many people as possible
Train young people for a trade career
6
What was Eleanor Roosevelt's role in the New Deal?
she advocated for people who were typically underrepresented
traveled the country encouraging people to support different policies
established committees to hear the grievances of different business men
She lobbied elected leaders for new banking and finance laws
7
Which of the following was the main issue in the Scopes trial?
Validity of the theory of evolution
the role of science and religion in public schools
the credibility of fundamentalism
The accuracy of the bible
8
The Civilian Conservation Corp was enacted to put young men into seasonal work on state and national parks
False
True
9
Which of the following economic policies was enacted during President Coolidge's administration?
Increasing the federal budget
Increasing government involvement in business
Increasing income taxes
Increasing tariffs on imports
10
Hoover advocated which of the following as a solution to the crisis
Replacement of the Federal Reserve System
Widespread government programs
Direct fiancial relief to farmers
Voluntary action by business and local government
11
The Harlem Renaissance was?
A Jazz club in New Orleans
The lost generation of white writers
The African American literary and artistic movement of the 1920s
A New York City train going uptown
12
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration gave money to
local and state relief organizations
Farmers to subsidize reduced crop and livestock production
Sharecroppers and tenant farmers to help them buy more farms
Industries related to agriculture
13
Movies during the 1930s changed dramatically because?
Editing began to be used
dancing was introduced for the first time
movies with sound became common
Silent movies first became common
14
What was the greatest impact of the new Deal?
the power of the federal government expanded significantly
Social and economic inequality was elminated
Development of corporations was encouraged
State governments took over many roles
15
For the majority of Americans the most damaging loss during the Depression was?
Jobs
Hope
Money
Material possessions
16
Most Americans in the 1920s regarded installment buying as?
Shameful
A passing fad
An easy way to raise their standard of living
An easy road to ruin
17
Harding probably doomed his administration because of?
Putting power and influence in the hands of the Ohio Gang
failing to follow the advice of his party
Naming Herbert Hoover as Secretary of Commerce
Not recognizing his own limitations
18
The Rural Electrification Act of 1935 lent money to groups of farmers who?
obtained electricity from utility companies
Organized to build power plants
would not use electricity
Let their land lie fallow
19
What revolutionized advertising in the 1920s
Advertising on the radio
Advertising in shop windows
The idea of using it to create consumer demand
Advertising in newspapers
20
The Sacco and Venzetti trial fueled the nation's fears about?
Ubridled growth of corporate power
Threat of Radical Revolution
Political instability of Latin America
Corruption in the White House
21
After the stock market crash, the Federal Reserve system followed a policy that?
Made it easy to get credit
left too much money in circulaiton
Printed more money than consumers could spend
Dried up credit
22
The Federal Securities Act as a reform measure designed to?
Protect investors form fraud in the stock market
limit the number of banks
eliminate the stock market
Promote the use of lie detectors