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1
Who was Bessie Smith?
A famous African-American pianist.
A famous African-American writer.
A famous African-American pilot.
A famous African-American singer.
2
Which of the following was not an effect of the Great Depression?
Families broke up.
People moved to where they could find work.
Many ethnic groups experienced prejudice.
Farming in California suffered
3
Why was Ford's Model T important?
It was the first car that drove on interstates.
It was made on an assembly line, raising the costs.
It was made on an assembly line, lowering the costs.
It was the first car with air bags.
4
Which agency was most likely created because of the stock market crash in 1929?
Stock Protection Commission
Social Security Administration
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
5
Which agency created by the New Deal helped to improve public parks and other outdoor spaces?
Civilian Conservation Corp
Works Progress Administration
Civilians Create Communities
Tennessee Valley Authority
6
How did FDR encourage Americans to stay strong during the Depression?
He wrote articles for newspapers.
He made radio speeches known as "fireside chats".
He traveled the country and gave speeches.
He invited Congressmen to the White House for dinner.
7
Which agency created by the New Deal provided relief to the elderly, disabled, and unemployed?
The Society for a Better America
The Social Security Administration
The Social Security Authority
The Social Services Network
8
What is represented by this image?
Hoovertowns
Hoover Farms
Hoovervilles
Hoover Cities
9
Why was the Harlem Renaissance significant?
The Harlem Renaissance was a great basketball team.
It highlighted the talents of African-American artists.
It started the Great Migration.
It helped African-Americans earn equality in sports.
10
Which of the following was a famous bandleader and musician?
Louis Armstrong
Duke Ellington
Langston Hughes
Bessie Smith
11
How were Americans entertained during the 1920's?
3d movies; jazz music; sports stars
Jazz music; nickelodeons; sports stars
Jazz music; rocket launches; sports
traveling by air; jazz music; nickelodeons
12
What best describes the Presidential election of 1932?
Hoover won in a landslide.
FDR won in a landslide.
FDR barely beat Hoover.
Hoover barely beat FDR.
13
How did mass media change our country during the 1920's?
Sports heroes and movie stars became nationally popular.
More people traveled to sporting events.
More people watched movies at home.
More people owned televisions.
14
Years of planting and a long drought were the major causes of
the Dust Basket
the Dust Bowl
the Dust Ball
the Dust Bag
15
Why did farmers struggle during the 1920's?
Lower demand for their products and they were in debt.
Most did not owe money to banks.
Demand for their products was high.
There was a terrible drought.
16
Which of the following is not a cause of the Great Depression?
The Harlem Renaissance had people spending too much money.
Stock prices were inflated.
Factories were producing too many goods.
People bought items on credit.
17
During the Harlem Renaissance, Jacob Lawrence was best known for..
his songs about African-American life.
his poetry about African-American life.
his paintings about African-American life.
his short stories about African-American life.
18
During the Harlem Renaissance, Zora Neale Hurston was best known for..
her short stories about African-American life.
her poetry about African-American life.
her songs about African-American life.
her paintings about African-American life.
19
Which agency provided jobs such as building roads, schools, and other public works projects?
The World Progress Administration
The Works Progress Administration
The Weekly Progress Administration
The Women's Progress Administration
20
What is the title of this piece of artwork?
Migrant Family
Dust Bowl Refugees
Migrant Mother
Farming Family
21
During the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes was best known for..
his athletic ability.
his jazz music.
his paintings about African-American life.
his writings about African-American life.
22
Which was not a positive effect of the Tennessee Valley Authority?
Rivers were less likely to flood
The TVA created jobs.
The TVA only helped Tennessee.
Hydroelectric power could be generated.
