An example of a New Deal law that provided recovery would be a law that:

helped the economy get back on track

What is an inauguration?

a ceremony that formally marks the start of something.

What is the New Deal?

President Franklin Roosevelt’s programs to try to end the Great Depression

What does subsistence mean?

Having minimal resources needed for survival.

What is the American Dream?

the idea that any American can be successful if they work hard enough.

Lasted over ten years, some saying it ended only with World War 2 in 1941

A New Deal Law that provided reform would be a law that:

changed the rules of the economy so the depression would not happen again

What is a Depression?

A period of financial difficulties experienced by the whole country.

Credit was a cause of the Great Depression because:

people bought too much on credit and couldn't pay back the banks

the practice of buying something and paying for it later

The ban on making and selling alcohol.

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1
An example of a New Deal law that provided recovery would be a law that:
helped people in need
changed the rules of the economy so the depression wouldn't happen again
all of the above
helped the economy get back on track
2
What is an inauguration?
a dessert
a ceremony that formally marks the end of something
the start of something, but not a ceremony
a ceremony that formally marks the start of something.
3
In which ways did the Great Depression affect people?
Many people lost their jobs
Many people didn't have enough to eat for their families
All of the above
Many people lost their homes
4
What are "the Blues"?
melancholy music
Rap music
Escapist music
Hip hop music
5
What is the New Deal?
President Franklin Roosevelt’s programs to try to end the Great Depression
President Teddy Roosevelt's plan to reform the meat industry.
The latest 2 for 1 offer at McDonalds
President Hoover's plans to end the Great Depression
6
An example of a New Deal law that provided relief would be a law that:
helped the economy get back on track
changed the rules of the economy so the depression wouldn't happen again
helped people in need
none of the above
7
What does subsistence mean?
Opposing President Hoover's policies.
Having plenty.
Having minimal resources needed for survival.
The name of President Roosevelt's economic plan.
8
What is the American Dream?
going to the land of Oz
to become a famous movie star
to go on vacation
the idea that any American can be successful if they work hard enough.
9
At President Roosevelt's inauguration, he said the only things Americans have to fear is:
spoiled meat
scary things
an invasion from Germany
fear itself
10
The Depression....
got better very quickly
was not a problem for most people as only a few people lost their jobs
Lasted over ten years, some saying it ended only with World War 2 in 1941
was solved by President Herbert Hoover
11
Before the crash, people had confidence in the stock market.
True
False
12
A New Deal Law that provided reform would be a law that:
all or none of the above, you pick!
helped the economy get back on track
changed the rules of the economy so the depression would not happen again
helped people in need
13
What event triggered the Great Depression?
World War I
the Stock Market Crash of 1929
the election of Herbert Hoover
the rise of Nazi Germany
14
What is a Depression?
A period of financial difficulties experienced by the whole country.
A period when a country's economy is doing ok.
A periood when part of the country is having economic troubles.
A period when a country's economy is doing very well.
15
Credit was a cause of the Great Depression because:
People paid back the banks so they weren't making any interest
Peole didn't give President Hoover enough credit for the things he did
people bought too much on credit and couldn't pay back the banks
People didn't borrow enough money
16
At the worst part of the depression, unemployment (the percentage of people out of work) was as high as:
10%
18%
25.2%
40%
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What is credit?
A decision to not buy anything
Paying in full
Lending your money to someone else
the practice of buying something and paying for it later
18
Much of the arts during the depression was:
Escapist
Realist
Science fiction
Horror
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What is Prohibition?
Government programs to create more alcohol for sale.
The ban on making and selling alcohol.
A time when using alcohol was encouraged.
A suggestion to not drink alcohol

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