Which one of the following is most associated with New Deal Reform programs.

FDIC: Insuring deposits accounts

One of largest problems facing the U.S. due to the Great Depression

homelessness increases several fold

New Deal programs addressed the Great Depression by

creating jobs through government spending

"Hoovervilles" were so named because of President Hoover's

resistance to provide direct aid to individuals

The 1929 stock market crash

was a result of irresponsible money management.

As the 1930s passed, the financial industry improved because

reforms rebuilt public confidence in the banking system

In 1926, Florida's housing bubble burst

banks were concerned about inflated wealth

The Dust Bowl was primarily caused by

overproduction and lack of rain

New Deal legislation like SSA, WPA, FHA, and TVA changed expectations in this way:

federal government provided economic aid

The Democratic Party landslide victory in 1932 was partly due to

the Bonus Army and Hoovervilles

Which one of the following is a reason consumerism was partially responsible for the Great Depression?

Americans financed everyday purchases

Why were some concerned about socialism's influence in the New Deal?

fear of a powerful central government

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1
Which one of the following is most associated with New Deal Reform programs.
FDIC: Insuring deposits accounts
CCC: forestry jobs
WPA: roads and public projects
FCA: loans to help property owners in default
2
One of largest problems facing the U.S. due to the Great Depression
an agriculture based economy
the crime rate soars due to Prohibition
homelessness increases several fold
Japan attacks and causes the US to enter WW2
3
New Deal programs addressed the Great Depression by
creating jobs through government spending
limiting spending on welfare programs.
borrowing from foreign sources
increasing agricultural production
4
During the 1920s this capitalist activity grew in popularity
governmental regulation of business
reduction of tariff rates
dependence on government welfare
stock-market speculation
5
"Hoovervilles" were so named because of President Hoover's
humanitarian assistance to provide food to the poor
program to rebuild rural towns
resistance to provide direct aid to individuals
new factory-towns in order to provide jobs
6
The 1929 stock market crash
was a result of irresponsible money management.
caused the Great Depression.
was caused by the 1926 collapsed of Florida real estate.
outlasted the Great Depression.
7
As the 1930s passed, the financial industry improved because
reforms rebuilt public confidence in the banking system
of Social Darwinism - the strongest survived.
socialized banking was an improvement
WW2 made the US banks a safer choice
8
In 1926, Florida's housing bubble burst
Lake Okeechobee flood destroyed much property
banks were concerned about inflated wealth
investors shorted the market
new residents discovered how much was swampland
9
The Dust Bowl was primarily caused by
deforestation
high winds
severe heat and flooding
overproduction and lack of rain
10
The economic crisis that brought about the Great Depression was partly caused by:
SEC regulation of investments
strict labor laws
strict bank regulation
buying on margin
11
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was intended to
to manage resettlement of Okies
prevent labor disruptions common in Appalachia
help the poor rural region
provide mass transit to Tennessee
12
New Deal legislation like SSA, WPA, FHA, and TVA changed expectations in this way:
federal government provided economic aid
federal regulations replaced local regulations.
state governments provided development loans
state governments provided grants for education.
13
The Democratic Party landslide victory in 1932 was partly due to
it's support for the 19th Amendment
the Bonus Army and Hoovervilles
Roosevelt's attempts to restore confidence in the American economy
the Republican Party's support for Socialist candidates
14
Which one of the following is a reason consumerism was partially responsible for the Great Depression?
high wages bankrupted industry
real estate investments
Americans financed everyday purchases
imported goods
15
Florida's land boom of the 1920s was fueled by
increased trade with Cuba
ending the Florida East Coast Railway monopoly
investors in real estate
the Dust Bowl causing need for increased agriculture production
16
old-age benefits and increased consumer spending
Civil Works Administration
Social Security Administration
National Recovery Administration
Public Works Administration
17
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) were similar because they both
created a retirement system.
provided jobs
established national parks.
established Medicare
18
Upon becoming President, Franklin Roosevelt's immediately
sought the assistance of the World Bank.
declared a bank holiday.
socialized the banking industry.
changed the monetary system to favor the poor.
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Why were some concerned about socialism's influence in the New Deal?
debt relief results in high taxes
the middle class would gain political power
average workers would not get help
fear of a powerful central government

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