During the Great Depression, people were worried b/c of the economy. How did this fear affect their consumption of goods

consumed less because they wanted to save as much money possible

Why was the success of African American athletes at the 1936 Olympics in Germany such an embarrassment to Adolf Hitler?

Hitler believed German race was far better than Africans, Jews, or others.

Why does the government tax the people?

Taxes pay for government programs and services, such as schools

Which of the following is part of the government's role in the economy?

Building roads, schools, schools, hospitals and more with tax money.

Which of the following was NOT a problem facing the United States from 1929-1939?

The economy struggled because of all the money that had been spent fighting

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1
Famous African American athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
Margaret Mitchell
Jessie Owens
Herbert Hoover
Duke Ellington
2
During the Great Depression, people were worried b/c of the economy. How did this fear affect their consumption of goods
consumed more things because they wanted to help the businesses
consumed fewer things because the government was rationing food
consumed more because they were worried about getting more later
consumed less because they wanted to save as much money possible
3
Why was the success of African American athletes at the 1936 Olympics in Germany such an embarrassment to Adolf Hitler?
Hitler believed German race was far better than Africans, Jews, or others.
Hitler was not embarrassed because African Americans weren't allowed there
Hitler was embarrassed because he lost several races that he thought he won
Hitler didn't have anything to do with 1936 Olympics.
4
President during the 1930s who was considered a failure because he couldn't fix the Great Depression
Herbert Hoover
Donald Trump
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt
5
During the Great Depression, many people who couldn't find work or food, so they visited __
Homeless shelters
WIC
Food stamps
Soup kitchens
6
When a person makes a plan about how to save and spend their money, they are creating a(n)
market
personal budget
competition
economy
7
Why does the government tax the people?
The government does not tax the people.
Taxes allow businesses to make more money.
Taxes pay for government programs and services, such as schools
The government taxes people so that no one can get too rich.
8
Famous Jazz musician of the 1930s.
Herbert Hoover
Margaret Mitchell
Jessie Owens
Duke Ellington
9
The Georgia author who became famous for writing "Gone with the Wind."
Duke Ellington
Herbert Hoover
Jessie Owens
Margaret Mitchell
10
Which of the following are roles that individuals play in the economy?
Working to receive a paycheck
Buying food, clothing and other things that they need
Starting businesses which offer services and goods to other individuals.
All of these are true
11
The president who promised the American people a "New Deal" during the Great Depression.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Duke Ellington
Herbert Hoover
Jessie Owens
12
What role do banks have in the economy?
They help people invest their money in stocks.
Both Answers are correct
They provide loans to people who need to borrow money.
Neither answer is correct
13
Which of the following is part of the government's role in the economy?
Giving interest to people who put their money into savings accounts
The main provider of loans to people who want to buy homes
Building roads, schools, schools, hospitals and more with tax money.
Providing stocks for people to invest in
14
Which of the following was NOT a problem facing the United States from 1929-1939?
A drought hit the U.S. for several years causing many farmers' crops to fai
Many banks were closing because they ran out of money.
The economy struggled because of all the money that had been spent fighting
The stock market crashed causing people to lose millions and businesses to
15
What role do private businesses have in the economy?
Neither answer is correct
Both answers are correct
They provide jobs for people to work at.
They provide goods for people to buy.

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