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1
Which of the following is not a cause of the Great Depression?
The Harlem Renaissance had people spending too much money.
Stock prices were inflated.
Factories were producing too many goods.
People bought items on credit.
2
Which was not a positive effect of the Tennessee Valley Authority?
Hydroelectric power could be generated.
The TVA only helped Tennessee.
Rivers were less likely to flood
The TVA created jobs.
3
Which of the following was not an effect of the Great Depression?
Farming in California suffered
People moved to where they could find work.
Many ethnic groups experienced prejudice.
Families broke up.
4
During the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes was best known for..
his paintings about African-American life.
his jazz music.
his athletic ability.
his writings about African-American life.
5
Why did farmers struggle during the 1920's?
Most did not owe money to banks.
Lower demand for their products and they were in debt.
There was a terrible drought.
Demand for their products was high.
6
During the Harlem Renaissance, Zora Neale Hurston was best known for..
her paintings about African-American life.
her poetry about African-American life.
her songs about African-American life.
her short stories about African-American life.
7
How did FDR encourage Americans to stay strong during the Depression?
He wrote articles for newspapers.
He traveled the country and gave speeches.
He made radio speeches known as "fireside chats".
He invited Congressmen to the White House for dinner.
8
Which agency was most likely created because of the stock market crash in 1929?
Stock Protection Commission
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Social Security Administration
Securities and Exchange Commission
9
What best describes the Presidential election of 1932?
FDR barely beat Hoover.
FDR won in a landslide.
Hoover barely beat FDR.
Hoover won in a landslide.
10
What is the title of this piece of artwork?
Farming Family
Dust Bowl Refugees
Migrant Mother
Migrant Family
11
Which agency provided jobs such as building roads, schools, and other public works projects?
The World Progress Administration
The Weekly Progress Administration
The Works Progress Administration
The Women's Progress Administration
12
Which agency created by the New Deal provided relief to the elderly, disabled, and unemployed?
The Social Security Administration
The Social Services Network
The Social Security Authority
The Society for a Better America
13
Who was Bessie Smith?
A famous African-American singer.
A famous African-American pilot.
A famous African-American pianist.
A famous African-American writer.
14
Why was Ford's Model T important?
It was made on an assembly line, lowering the costs.
It was the first car with air bags.
It was the first car that drove on interstates.
It was made on an assembly line, raising the costs.
15
Which of the following was a famous bandleader and musician?
Duke Ellington
Louis Armstrong
Bessie Smith
Langston Hughes
16
How did mass media change our country during the 1920's?
Sports heroes and movie stars became nationally popular.
More people watched movies at home.
More people traveled to sporting events.
More people owned televisions.
17
How were Americans entertained during the 1920's?
Jazz music; nickelodeons; sports stars
3d movies; jazz music; sports stars
Jazz music; rocket launches; sports
traveling by air; jazz music; nickelodeons
18
What is represented by this image?
Hoovervilles
Hoover Cities
Hoover Farms
Hoovertowns
19
Years of planting and a long drought were the major causes of
the Dust Basket
the Dust Bag
the Dust Ball
the Dust Bowl
20
Why was the Harlem Renaissance significant?
It started the Great Migration.
The Harlem Renaissance was a great basketball team.
It highlighted the talents of African-American artists.
It helped African-Americans earn equality in sports.
21
Which agency created by the New Deal helped to improve public parks and other outdoor spaces?
Civilians Create Communities
Works Progress Administration
Tennessee Valley Authority
Civilian Conservation Corp
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During the Harlem Renaissance, Jacob Lawrence was best known for..
his songs about African-American life.
his short stories about African-American life.
his paintings about African-American life.
his poetry about African-American life.
