Characteristic of the Great Depression

widespread business failures and high unemployment

Why did many farmers leave their farms and head to California during GD? ("Okies")

drought and dust storms destroyed crops

TRUE about KKK in 1920s

anti- immigrant, Catholic, Jewish, and African Amerian

Another characteristic of Great Depression

economy collapsed; high unemployment

Which is true of the effects of the New Deal

increased govt involvement in business, labor, industry

automobile industry stimulated US economy bc

increased demand for steel, rubber, gasoline and other products

showed independence through clothing and rejection of traditional values

NOT true about causes of labor union decline in 1920s

AFrican Americans admitted into all major unions

Which could have been a H. Hoover quote

Rely on private enterprise and individual initiative

Stock market crash and begin of Great Depression

Cause of the Great Depression

overproduction of consumer goods

One cause of Dust Bowl

drought and bad farming practices

Characteristic of 1920's

short recession followed by prosperity; increase in women's rights

Disregard for Prohibition showed how

making laws about morality is not received well by the public

Wave of bank failures at beginning of GD caused by

panicked customers withdrawing at same time

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Characteristic of the Great Depression
speculation on the stock market
aquiring overseas territories and war with spain
widespread business failures and high unemployment
equal rights for minorities
2
How did FDR reassure Americans during uncertain times
Fireside Chats
weekly town meetings
Television PSA's
4-minute men
3
Why did many farmers leave their farms and head to California during GD? ("Okies")
high cost of new farm machinery
availability of factory jobs in CA
better federal and state assistance programs for farmers in CA
drought and dust storms destroyed crops
4
TRUE about KKK in 1920s
achieved control of Congress
main goal was to prevent African Americans from votint
assisted Marcus Garvey in his "back to Africa" efforts
anti- immigrant, Catholic, Jewish, and African Amerian
5
set limits on immigrants
Quota System
Prohibition
Speakeasy
Bootlegging
6
Which is NOT a characteristic of Republican presidents of 1920's
high tariffs
laissez-faire govt
isolationism
high corporate taxes
7
economic boom and speculation of 1920's caused by
buying on margin
unregulated stock market
all of these
installment buying
8
Prohibition Amendment
19th
20th
21st
18th
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Another characteristic of Great Depression
Fears of communism led to imprisonment of suspected spies
laws eliminating poverty and discrimination
Japanese Americans detained in concentration camps
economy collapsed; high unemployment
10
Which is true of the effects of the New Deal
increased production of agricultural goods
increased govt involvement in business, labor, industry
balanced budget was protected
increased trust-busting legislation
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provided jobs to young men in forestry service and conservation projects
CCC
WPA
AAA
NRA
12
FDR's "court packing" plan violated which
checks and balances
federalism
second amendment
republicanism
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Purchasing stocks by paying only a small percentage upfront
buying on margin
recession
speculation
deficit spending
14
automobile industry stimulated US economy bc
ended US dependence on foreign cars
started the Industrial Revolution in US
increased demand for steel, rubber, gasoline and other products
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Flappers
were called that because frequently changed jobs
headed the Temperance movement
spent most of their time demonstrating for women's rights
showed independence through clothing and rejection of traditional values
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Risky business transactions to make a profit
recession
speculation
deficit spending
buying on margin
17
NOT true about causes of labor union decline in 1920s
Farmers taking jobs in cities were more anti-union
AFrican Americans admitted into all major unions
unions associated with communism
immigrants willing to work for less
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teacher convicted for teaching evolution
Scopes Trial
Harlem REnaissance
Sacco Vanzetti
Teapot Dome
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smuggling alcohol
Speakeasy
Bootlegging
Quota System
Prohibition
20
Provided jobs through building of hydroelectric plants
SEC
FDIC
TVA
WPA
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Which could have been a H. Hoover quote
Nationalizing industries is the key to price stability
Rely on private enterprise and individual initiative
Businesses will pay a minimum wage
Govt's job is to create programs for the unemployed
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Provided jobs through building roads, buildings, art projects, hospitals, airports
FDIC
TVA
SEC
WPA
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women's suffrage amendment
18th
19th
21st
20th
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Significance of 1929
End of Great Depression
Hoover dies
Begin of WWII
Stock market crash and begin of Great Depression
25
Which did NOT contribute to 1920's Red Scare?
rise in immigration from Eastern Europe
housing shortages
awareness of 1917 Bolshevik Revolution
bombs sent to govt and business leaders
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Example of nativism
Teapot Dome Scandal
National Origins Act
Scopes Trial
Kellog-Briand Pact
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Case in which immigrants were convicted, despite evidence
Scopes Trial
Harlem REnaissance
Teapot Dome
Sacco Vanzetti
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Cause of the Great Depression
overregulation of the stock market
large profits for farmers
increased wages for workers
overproduction of consumer goods
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Result of the New Deal
repeal of federal antitrust laws
increase in national debt
deregulation of stock market
weakened labor unions
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One cause of Dust Bowl
increased use of automobile
drought and bad farming practices
Hoover vacuum factory strikes
emissions from coal factories
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Federal Housing Administration helps Americans by
helping obtain mortgage loans
offering incentives to invest in rental properties
helping choose home builder
providing for moving expenses
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NOT an effect of increased radio usage
rise in popoularity of professional sports
decline in TV usage
creation of national culture
new forms of advertising
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Insures banks
FDIC
WPA
SEC
TVA
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Supervises stock market
SEC
FDIC
TVA
WPA
35
Characteristic of 1920's
short recession followed by prosperity; increase in women's rights
severe economic depression
increase in migration to rural areas
challenges to federalism and sectional rivalries
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Disregard for Prohibition showed how
making laws about morality is not received well by the public
checks and balances does not work
Americans generally do not respect laws
the film industry influenced public opinion
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Amendment ending prohibition
18th
19th
20th
21st
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ban on alcohol - 18th Amendment
Quota System
Bootlegging
Speakeasy
Prohibition
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Wave of bank failures at beginning of GD caused by
overregulation by federal government
panicked customers withdrawing at same time
collusion with the SEC
banks spending to much on insurance premiums
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purchasing stocks with only putting down a small percentage
Buying on Margin
deficit spending
recession
Speculation
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increase in African American arts and culture in NYC
Scopes Trial
Sacco Vanzetti
Harlem REnaissance
Teapot Dome
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place where alcoholic beverages sold
Prohibition
Quota System
Bootlegging
Speakeasy
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spending more than a government or business has
speculation
recession
deficit spending
buying on margin
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Major cause of Great Migration to North?
end of racial discrimination
Harlem Renaissance
increased job opportunities
Federal job-training programs.
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Temporary economic decline
Speculation
Buying on Margin
recession
deficit spending
46
Which was NOT a cause of Great Depressioin
increase in consumer spending
Decline in world trade
overspeculation on stock market
bank failures
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Scandal in which govt lands leased to private oil companies
Teapot Dome
Sacco Vanzetti
Harlem REnaissance
Scopes Trial
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Period of temporary economic decline
deficit spending
recession
buying on margin
speculation
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risky business transactions to make quick profit
recession
deficit spending
Buying on Margin
Speculation
50
2 of FDR's agencies ruled unconstitutional due to exceeding federal power into state activities
False
True
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One result of prohibition
increased fear of communism
decline in immigration rates
rise of organized crime
expansion of US economy

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