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Final Exam US HISTORY part 2 (2021-2022 S2)
Final Exam US HISTORY part 2 (2021-2022 S2)
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Many Republicans criticized the New Deal for:
not doing enough to address the nations's ills
trying to put an end to the unequal distribution of wealth
failing to address unemployment
going too far in its attempts to reform the economy
2
One sign that the economy might be weakening in the 1920s was
the collapse of large corporations
underproduction of consumer goods
an increase in personal savings
the uneven distribution of wealth
3
Which New Deal program was founded with the primary goal of creating jobs for young men?
the Agricultural Adjustment Act
the Tennessee Valley Authority
the National Recovery Administration
the Civilian Conservation Corps
4
In 1920s, controversies over Prohibition, role of women in society & National Origins Act reflected disagreement over
Influence of labor unions on American life
Role of the federal government in the economy
push back w/ the Amer dream of wealth & success
Cultural values of the American people
5
What was the League Of Nations?
A league of Central Powers used to strategize during WW1
A league of countries whose main purpose was to prevent war
A group of protesters who opposed WW1
A famous drawing drawn by a cartoonist during WW1
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International trade slowed down as a result of
the Allies' payment of their war debts
the Bonus Army's demands
the Hawley-Smoot tariff
the election of 1932
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What did the Tennessee Valley Authority do?
They were a hate organization
hired ppl to build hydro-electric damns for electricity and flood control
they protected the dolphins in the valley bay area
they protected the cities and streets of Tennessee
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The term Harlem Renaissance best describes....
State and federal laws passed to end racial discrimination
government programs to promote African American businesses
a period of African American cultural achievements
urban renewal efforts in New York City
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What did the Civilian Conservation Corps do?
Provided jobs to make highways and airports
Provided jobs to create National/State Parks
Provided jobs to build dams
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Senator Huey Long wanted the government to
pay citizens over 60 a monthly pension
share the wealth
stop interfering with business
balance the budget
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What criticism did many Progressives like Huey Long have of the New Deal?
It did not do enough to redistribute wealth.
Many of its programs smacked of “Bolshevism.”
It unfairly taxed successful, hardworking people.
It promoted a regimented, militaristic society.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal reflected his belief that during a depression the federal government should
assume ownership of failed corporations
help farmers instead of industrial workers.
return to laissez-faire capitalism
take a leadership role in economic recovery
13
This political cartoon implies that President Roosevelt is
arguing that the courts should have a larger role in government.
planning to replace the older justices with younger ones.
trying to appoint justices who agree with his views.
trying to get rid of justices who disagree with him.
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Farmers suffered financial losses during early yrs of Depression. The cartoonist believes
It’s not appropriate for the government to give direct aid to farmers.
The government should offer some financial support to farmers.
The government should pay for farmers to increase their crop yields.
It’s not appropriate to increase taxes on farmers during a depression.
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The Harlem Renaissance was best known for
movie stars.
wanting to fight in the military.
poor and needed shelter.
Promoting the cultural creativity of African Americans
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What did the Hawley-Smoot tariff do?
Raised average tariff rate to highest in history.
Increased the tariff rate on goods imported from England.
Lowered the tariff rate on goods imported only from China.
Decreased the tariff rate to the lowest in history.
17
President Hoover believed that the best strategy for ending the Depression was
lowering import taxes.
encouraging massive government spending.
setting up federal relief programs.
encouraging businesses (voluntary control) to take action & find solutions
18
Another sign that the economy might be weakening in the 1920s was
crisis in the farm sector.
an increase in personal savings
the collapse of large corporations
underproduction of consumer goods
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During the Depression, African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans
were less affected than other groups.
were encouraged to start their own buisnesses.
made great strides in equal rights legislation.
often lost jobs to white laborers.
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FDR believed that declaring a bank holiday and creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) would a
Granting tax relief
Restricted foreign investments
Restoring public confidence in banks
Eliminating government regulation of banks.
21
What did President Hoover support?
Deficit spending.
Unemployment insurance.
Collective Bargaining.
Rugged individualism.
22
This photo illustrates the bank failures that occurred in the early 1930s because
too many people opened accounts without making deposits.
customers withdrew their money from the banks all at once.
they overextended credit to people who could not repay the debt.
the government refused to intervene in the banks’ dealings.
23
One of the causes of the Great Depression can be blamed on
The end of World War I
Too much government regulation on the banking system
Germany failing to repay its reparations
Americans buying too many goods on credit (big yikes)
24
Which problem did Franklin D. Roosevelt address first in his presidency?
approving bonus payments to World War I veterans
ending the Red Scare
bringing stability to the banking system
standing up to dictators in Europe
25
A fundamental disagreement between the candidates in the 1932 presidential election concerned whether or not
any relief efforts were necessary to ease the international crisis.
the federal government should try to fix people’s problems.
the Depression existed.
Americans should offer aid to European economies.
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Which events prompted the Red Scare?
attacks against the American Civil Liberties Union
the Palmer Raids
the trials of Sacco and Vanzetti
communist revolutions in Europe
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A major environmental crisis of the 1930s was known as
the Great Crash
Dust Bowl
Black tuesday
Crust Bowl
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The Harlem Renaissance was best known for people that were...
movie stars.
artist, writers, and musicians.
poor and needed shelter.
wanting to fight in the military.
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A major effect of the Harlem Renaissance was that it
exposed corruption in the NYC politics
inspired the Progressive movement
increased awareness of African American culture
led to the end of the Great Migration
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (1938) helped American workers by
Establishing health plans
Making labor unions accept women and African Americans as members
Legalizing strikes and boycotts
Establishing a minimum wage in many industries
31
What was black Tuesday
It was a day when everything was on sale
The stock market cashed
It was a protest by the black people
32
Which quality makes jazz a unique musical form indigenous to the United States?
It relies heavily on brass instruments.
It became influential throughout the world.
It combines different musical forms and cultural influences.
It was developed by immigrants in New York City and spread!
33
How did the Agricultural Adjustment Act seek to help farmers?
Forgive farming mortgages to eliminate farming debt
Raise food prices by purchasing surplus crops from farmers
Impose the Hawley-Smoot Tariff
Lower prices to help poor Americans afford to buy more food
34
New Deal program reformed the financial system and boosted public confidence in putting money in the banks
Civilian Conservation Corps
National Recovery Administration
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Security Exchange Commission
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Securities Exchange Commission
Prevents banks from running out of money during bank runs
Caused a loss of American jobs
Oversees international trade
Regulates the stock market
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President Hoover and President Roosevelt disagreed over the issue of
granting subsidies to big businesses.
promoting free-trade policies in the Western hemisphere.
expanding the government's role in the economy.
regulating supply and demand.
