The conditions shown in the photograph were mainly the result of

poor farming methods and sustained drought

What is the point of view of this political cartoon?

That alcohol is toxic and it should be banned

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s influenced American society by

increasing awareness of African American contributions to American culture

Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was based on

the production of new consumer goods

Which federal agency, created during the New Deal, was intended to prevent serious problems in the stock market?

Securities and Exchange Commission

Some people opposed the New Deal because they thought that

It was a danger to the free-enterprise system

National Prohibition, as authorized by the 18th amendment, stated that

the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was banned

Which statement is an opinion about the United States in the 1920s?

The 1920s were the wildest times of the 1900s.

A difference between the philosophies of President Hoover and President Roosevelt during the Great Depression was

supported direct relief to people out of work

Which events best support the idea that during the 1920’s social problems still existed?

The rise of the Ku Klux Klan and anti-suffragist groups

Which New Deal agency would help the man in the photograph?

Works Progress Administration (WPA)

During the 1920s, installment buying, income inequality, and stock market speculation contributed to the

economic weaknesses that helped bring about the Great Depression

Which New Deal agency was set up to provide unemployment insurance and pensions for retired workers?

Social Security Administration (SSA)

A lasting result of the New Deal in the United States has been the

Federal Government taking greater responsibility for the nations well-being

The prosperity of the United States in the mid-1920s resulted in part from

increased demand for new consumer goods

One reason the stock market collapsed in October 1929 was that

many stocks had been purchased on credit

Which of the following statements would the man in the photo above most likely agree with?

Americans are facing tremendous hardships at this time.

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1
Way of criticizing the federal government during the early 1930's, areas such as those shown in thisphoto were known as
ghettos
Hoovervilles
Levittowns
tenements
2
The conditions shown in the photograph were mainly the result of
reduced tariffs on farm machinery and crops
migrations from farms to cities
poor farming methods and sustained drought
government subsidies to increase crop production
3
What is the point of view of this political cartoon?
That alcohol is toxic and it should be banned
That the 18th Amendment is unjust and should be revoked
That American society has the right to protest unfair regulations
That the Temperance Movement is a waste of time
4
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s influenced American society by
increasing awareness of African American contributions to American culture
establishing government programs to assist African Americans
ending racial segregation of public facilities
encouraging urban renewal projects in major American cities
5
Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was based on
the production of new consumer goods
the rapid development of the West
rising prices of agricultural products
increased trade with other nations
6
Which federal agency, created during the New Deal, was intended to prevent serious problems in the stock market?
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Securities and Exchange Commission
Social Security Administration
Works Progress Administration
7
Some people opposed the New Deal because they thought that
Women should not be granted voting rights
Congress had too much power over the president
The Supreme Court should develop govern- mental policies
It was a danger to the free-enterprise system
8
National Prohibition, as authorized by the 18th amendment, stated that
only imported alcoholic beverages would be sold
the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was banned
Americans must be 18 years old to purchase alcoholic beverages
alcoholic beverages could be sold only in government-run stores
9
Which statement is an opinion about the United States in the 1920s?
The United States became a more urban society.
Industrial working conditions and wages improved.
Women increased their presence in the workforce.
The 1920s were the wildest times of the 1900s.
10
In which geographic region of the nation was this 1935 photograph taken?
Pacific Northwest
Great Plains
New England
Southeast
11
A difference between the philosophies of President Hoover and President Roosevelt during the Great Depression was
stressed the need for individual self-reliance
wanted to rely on private charities to provide assistance
supported direct relief to people out of work
thought the government should not be involved in economic reform
12
Which events best support the idea that during the 1920’s social problems still existed?
the Scopes trial and the passage of women’s suffrage
the Washington Naval Conference and the Kellogg-Briand Pact
The rise of the Ku Klux Klan and anti-suffragist groups
the growth of the auto industry and the Teapot Dome Affair
13
Which New Deal agency would help the man in the photograph?
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA)
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
14
During the 1920s, installment buying, income inequality, and stock market speculation contributed to the
economic weaknesses that helped bring about the Great Depression
introduction of supply-side economics
decision to lower tariff rates
return of laissez-faire economic principles
15
Which New Deal agency was set up to provide unemployment insurance and pensions for retired workers?
National Recovery Administration (NRA)
Works Progress Administration (WPA
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
16
The situation illustrated in the cartoon above directly resulted in
Imperialism
Prohibition
Suffrage
Civil Rights
17
A lasting result of the New Deal in the United States has been the
joint effort of business and labor to strengthen the Presidency
Federal Government taking greater responsibility for the nations well-being
reduction of the national debt
control of stock prices by the Federal Government
18
The prosperity of the United States in the mid-1920s resulted in part from
record-high farm prices
high-wage contracts negotiated by labor unions
increased demand for new consumer goods
increased government regulation of the economy
19
One reason the stock market collapsed in October 1929 was that
many companies stopped selling shares of stock
many stocks had been purchased on credit
the prices of most stocks were too low
banks refused to loan money to purchase stocks throughout the 1920s
20
Which of the following statements would the man in the photo above most likely agree with?
Building cars in Detroit is a good way to make money.
Americans are facing tremendous hardships at this time.
The president is doing everything he can to help Americans in need.
Europe has a booming economy.
21
Which of the following is most closely associated with a positive impact of the Roaring Twenties?
The rise of KKK
Flappers
Sacco and Vanzetti Trial
Passing of women’s suffrage

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