Hoover states that, “cannot be cured by legislative action ...” What does he mean?

Great Depression cannot be simply fixed by the Government

Buying on credit and the Great Depression are RELATED in that _______.

people could not pay back their loans or afford to buy

The 1920s in the United States are often referred to as the Roaring Twenties because _______.

America was excited about new music, dances, and fashions

President Roosevelt shows a great amount of hope and optimism in his speech when he states __.

“This great Nation will endure as it has endured…”

The phrase from the text that best summarizes that liquor was outlawed is _______.

intoxicating liquors … is hereby prohibited.

Hoover says that repairing the economy must be on the American people. Which phase says this?

“ each and every one should search for methods of improving”

In the 1920, Prohibition outlawed liquor in the United States because _______.

families in small towns wanted to lessen crime and poverty

The Great Depression photograph shows_______.

the great suffering experienced by many unemployed Americans

In the late 1920s, Americans began to buy shares of stock on margin/credit because_______.

stock prices were soaring and people wanted to buy more

Roosevelt is afraid that fear of the Great Depression might _______.

get in the way of doing what is needed to fix the economy

The US Government encouraged public works projects because these projects_______.

provided jobs for unemployed people

Roosevelt knew that the banks were essential to fixing the economy because _______.

people needed the banks in order to borrow money

During the1920s, flappers symbolized _______.

the changing image of women in America

The photo shows clear evidence that she is a flapper because ________.

she is reaching for a small container of liquor

It can be assumed that the 18th Amendment was taken away in 1933 because _______.

cities did not become safer and cleaner

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1
Hoover states that, “cannot be cured by legislative action ...” What does he mean?
laws must be passed to help fix the Great Depression
the Legislative and Executive Branches must work together
as President, he must act quickly to repair the economy
Great Depression cannot be simply fixed by the Government
2
Buying on credit and the Great Depression are RELATED in that _______.
people bought stocks on credit, making the economy weak
the end of decade, people were happy to have luxury items
people could not pay back their loans or afford to buy
people bought a lot of luxury items on credit
3
The 1920s in the United States are often referred to as the Roaring Twenties because _______.
people were frustrated by the lack of entertainment
America was excited about new music, dances, and fashions
Americans were nervous about the struggling economy
people often said that America was as powerful as a lion
4
President Roosevelt shows a great amount of hope and optimism in his speech when he states __.
“This great Nation will endure as it has endured…”
“In every dark hour of our national life…”
“This is preeminently the time to speak the truth…”
“I am convinced that you will again give that support …”
5
President Roosevelt’s plan to end the Great Depression was known as _______.
the New Deal
Prohibition
the Treaty of Versailles
Fourteen Points
6
The phrase from the text that best summarizes that liquor was outlawed is _______.
intoxicating liquors … is hereby prohibited.
shall have concurrent power to enforce this article
been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution
from the United States and all territory subject...
7
The_______ Amendment made alcohol illegal in the United States.
8th
2nd
23rd
18th
8
Hoover says that repairing the economy must be on the American people. Which phase says this?
“…relief of distress with that sturdiness and independence”
“…each State should assume its full responsibilities…”
“income is unimpaired should not hoard out of fear…”
“ each and every one should search for methods of improving”
9
Installment buying had many working families____________
going into debt
making more money
buying less
going to college
10
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
2nd
19th
23rd
8th
11
Flappers were known for their______
car they drive
parents
short hair cut
education
12
In the quotation, an appropriate synonym for “racketeer” could be _______.
saint
bootlegger
politician
traitor
13
The quotation is describing a _______.
flapper
jazz musician
bootlegger
baseball player
14
Many American citizens did not know that Franklin D. Roosevelt was _______________.
in a wheelchair
deaf
blind
left handed
15
In the 1920, Prohibition outlawed liquor in the United States because _______.
the United States lost World War I
families in small towns wanted to lessen crime and poverty
jazz music was unpopular
women gained the right to vote
16
A__________ is a person who smuggled alcohol into the United States during Prohibition.
patriot
traitor
politician
bootlegger
17
The Great Depression photograph shows_______.
the increase in patriotism after we won World War I
the positive results of President Roosevelt’s New Deal
how many Americans became wealthy due to the stock market
the great suffering experienced by many unemployed Americans
18
In the late 1920s, Americans began to buy shares of stock on margin/credit because_______.
stock prices were soaring and people wanted to buy more
people lost all of their savings
they were afraid that stock prices were going to crash
liquor was illegal
19
Roosevelt is afraid that fear of the Great Depression might _______.
prevent the American people from electing a new President
help keep the American people motivated to seek out new jobs
get in the way of doing what is needed to fix the economy
inspire the American people to make bold decisions
20
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s fireside chats during the Great Depression _______.
worsened the problems in America
helped give Americans hope
caused many American banks to close
encouraged more Americans to support Prohibition
21
____________is known as the day the stock market crashed on October 29^th 1929.
Mourning Monday
Terrible Thursday
Weeping Wednesday
Black Tuesday
22
The US Government encouraged public works projects because these projects_______.
made banks more secure
prevented another stock market crash
increased support for Woodrow Wilson
provided jobs for unemployed people
23
Capone states, “I make my money by supplying a public demand.” This phrase, he is implying
that he is a bootlegger
that he expects the Great Depression to last a long time
that he does not support Prohibition
that he has the support of all Americans
24
Roosevelt knew that the banks were essential to fixing the economy because _______.
people needed the banks in order to borrow money
many people relied on banks for temporary jobs
banks prevented the stock market from another crash
people had no other place to safely keep their money
25
Which city became known for being a major Automobile City?
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Detroit
26
During the1920s, flappers symbolized _______.
the growing popularity of automobiles
America’s desire for women to be traditional
the hope that America would recover from Great Depression
the changing image of women in America
27
The photo shows clear evidence that she is a flapper because ________.
she is looking away from the camera
she is wearing high heeled shoes
she is wearing several necklaces
she is reaching for a small container of liquor
28
It can be assumed that the 18^th Amendment was taken away in 1933 because _______.
people were nervous about jobs and the economy
people were excited about new dances, music, and fashions
cities did not become safer and cleaner
people were frustrated because there was no entertainment
29
A group of shacks where homeless lived during the Great Depression were known as______.
hoovervilles
whoville
ricketyrow
shantyshacks

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