Which of these best completes the diagram?

Workers' incomes fall to extremely low levels

In response to the Dust Bowl, the U.S Forestry Service planted nearly 220 million trees. What was the purpose of this?

to prevent wind from eroding the soil

One New Deal program aimed to protect citizens by establishing the FDIC. In what way does the FDIC protect citizens?

Members of banks are guaranteed protection for their money.

Why was the Sacco and Vanzetti trial controversial when it occurred in 1921?

because of the anti-immigrant and anti-radical ideals of the era.

Which was one significant environmental factor that contributed to the Dust Bowl?

a series of droughts during the 1930s

How did the Red Scare of the 1920s impact American culture?

Increasing distrust of immigrants led to the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan

This political cartoon from 1933 is suggesting that President Roosevelt

has many problems facing him as the new President

Why did many people during the Great Depression live in temporary camps called "Hoovervilles"?

They had lost their money and their homes.

What was the main goal of the Social Security Administration?

to provide a safety net for the poor, sick, and elderly

This editorial cartoon from 1933 is of the opinion that

FDR's programs can get us out of the Great Depression

The "Lost Generation" is a term that is often used to describe

artists and intellectuals were disillusioned by World War I

From this photograph taken during the Great Depression, it can most likely be inferred that the people are lining up

for free food because they do not have any money.

How can the economy of the early and mid-1930s best be described?

The free market system remained, but government intervention increased

In which way were the Palmer Raids possibly unconstitutional?

Many people were arrested without evidence.

Why were advertisements, like the one promoting Java face powder, significant during the 1920s?

They represented the growing consumer culture in the United States.

Based on this advertisement, what can be concluded about the impact of the wide-spread use of electricity?

New electric appliances made tasks easier for many homemakers.

One of the main causes of of the Great Depression was that

overproduction of manufactured goods led to increased unemployment.

This 1940 photograph suggests that some people

protested many of the New Deal’s economic policies.

The caption and content of the photograph suggest that many families were

forced out of their homes to look for work during the Great Depression.

Which statement BEST describes the message of this political cartoon?

Roosevelt must fix the country's problems

What practice in large part caused the stock market crash, sparking the Great Depression of the 1930s?

people overspeculated on stocks, using borrowed money they couldn't repay

The cartoon from 1933 is expressing the belief that

FDR's programs are straying too far from American ideals

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1
Which of these best completes the diagram?
The federal government refuses to restore the economy
Banks allow people to borrow whatever money they need
Workers' incomes fall to extremely low levels
People invest large amounts of money in the stock market
2
In response to the Dust Bowl, the U.S Forestry Service planted nearly 220 million trees. What was the purpose of this?
to grow timber for houses and barns
to mark property lines between farms
to provide shade for farm workers
to prevent wind from eroding the soil
3
One New Deal program aimed to protect citizens by establishing the FDIC. In what way does the FDIC protect citizens?
If a bank fails, the government will work to reestablish it.
Members of banks are guaranteed protection for their money.
Banks are required to lower interest rates in economic troubles.
Citizens are given a higher interest on large deposits of money.
4
Which of the following did the new KKK support that set it apart from the old Klan from the late 1800s?
pro-Catholic policies
anti-immigrant policies
anti-African American policies
pro-communism policies
5
Why was the Sacco and Vanzetti trial controversial when it occurred in 1921?
it was the first time the Supreme Court had to rule on Prohibition
because they were African-American and being tried in the Jim Crow South.
because it represented the debate between belief in Darwin and creationism.
because of the anti-immigrant and anti-radical ideals of the era.
6
This image could be used when learning about which of these?
Women's Suffrage
The Scopes Trial
The Prohibition Era
Anti-war Movement
7
Which was one significant environmental factor that contributed to the Dust Bowl?
a wheat blight that devastated crops in the 1930s
higher than average rainfall in the 1920s
a series of droughts during the 1930s
increased incidence of tornadoes in the 1920s
8
The First Red Scare began in 1917 and lasted until about 1920. It was caused by a fear of anarchists and
communists.
German spies.
Japanese spies.
fascists.
9
How did the Red Scare of the 1920s impact American culture?
Increasing distrust of foreigners led to the creation of the Populist Party
Laws that discriminated against immigrants caused them to become isolated
Increasing distrust of immigrants led to the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan
Laws that discriminated against unions caused a decrease in membership
10
What is one way that the Harlem Renaissance changed the lives of African Americans living in New York City?
It inspired racial pride.
It led to equal pay for workers of all races.
It led to integration of city neighborhoods.
It inspired a religious revival.
11
This political cartoon from 1933 is suggesting that President Roosevelt
has many problems facing him as the new President
was a main cause of the Great Depression
does not want to be the President of the United States
cannot conquer the issues of the country
12
Why did many people during the Great Depression live in temporary camps called "Hoovervilles"?
They had been forced into the camps by the government.
They could live in the camps without accepting charity.
They had lost their money and their homes.
They could live and work closer to their families.
13
What was the main goal of the Social Security Administration?
to provide a safety net for the poor, sick, and elderly
to employ over a million men, women, and children
to provide financial assistance to farmers in the Midwest
to relocate families from the Great Plains to the West
14
FDR's New Deal programs, such as the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Civilian Conservation Corp, were designed to
rebuild the failed banks of the U.S.
distribute welfare aid to families.
get the elderly social security.
give jobs to the unemployed.
15
This editorial cartoon from 1933 is of the opinion that
FDR's programs can get us out of the Great Depression
Theodore Roosevelt needs to ban gambling in the US
Theodore Roosevelt has successful economic policies
FDR's programs failed to deliver the promise of his campaign
16
Leading up to the 1929 Stock Market Crash, one consumer practice that increased household debt was purchasing goods with
installment plans
stock
cash
other goods
17
The "Lost Generation" is a term that is often used to describe
the German population that did not return from World War I
soldiers who were unable to recover from World War I
artists and intellectuals were disillusioned by World War I
victims of the Armenian Genocide during World War I
18
The increase in demand for goods by the American public led to the growth of which industry?
microlending
tourism
live entertainment
credit
19
From this photograph taken during the Great Depression, it can most likely be inferred that the people are lining up
for free food because they do not want to eat at home.
for free food because they do not have any money.
to buy a cheap meal because the food is on sale.
to buy a cheap meal because they have little money.
20
How can the economy of the early and mid-1930s best be described?
The free market system was eliminated, and a command economy was developed
The New Deal programs spurred the economy, but they led to World War II
The free market system remained, but government intervention increased
The New Deal programs restricted bank lending and a second depression began
21
In which way were the Palmer Raids possibly unconstitutional?
There was no threat from anarchists in the U.S.
They were not authorized by the government.
Many people were arrested without evidence.
Most of the raids were unnecessarily violent.
22
The "Dust Bowl" affected which area most?
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III
23
Why were advertisements, like the one promoting Java face powder, significant during the 1920s?
They marked the first use of advertisements in major publications.
They indicated an increased interest in commodities imported from abroad.
They represented the mounting American desire to buy locally sourced goods.
They represented the growing consumer culture in the United States.
24
Many people after World War I bought radios for
news and entertainment.
private listening and educational purposes.
government information and public discussion.
advertisements and music.
25
As a way to explain his decisions to the people, Franklin Roosevelt held "fireside chats" on which form of media?
speech tours
television
newspaper
radio
26
Which factor contributed to low agricultural prices at the onset of the Great Depression?
decreases in population
surpluses in farm production
shortages in farm production
increases in wages
27
Which form of economic policy, driven by Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover, contributed to the downturn of the late 1920's?
stabilization policy
laissez faire policy
anti-trust policy
fiscal policy
28
Based on this advertisement, what can be concluded about the impact of the wide-spread use of electricity?
New electric appliances were too expensive for most households.
Many homemakers were reluctant to use new electric appliances.
Many houses were too small to accommodate new electric appliances.
New electric appliances made tasks easier for many homemakers.
29
One of the main causes of of the Great Depression was that
prices for agricultural products increased too rapidly.
overproduction of manufactured goods led to increased unemployment.
production levels could not be maintained because of too few workers.
trade unions prevented manufacturers from making sufficient profits.
30
This 1940 photograph suggests that some people
supported the expansion of New Deal programs.
were frustrated with the lack of New Deal funding.
were thankful for the federal intervention of the New Deal.
protested many of the New Deal’s economic policies.
31
The caption and content of the photograph suggest that many families were
able to stay in their home states and find work during the Great Depression
happy to go looking for new kinds of jobs during the Great Depression.
forced out of their homes to look for work during the Great Depression.
given help by state and federal government agencies during the Depression
32
Which statement BEST describes the message of this political cartoon?
Roosevelt must fix the country's problems
The New Deal does not work
Hoover refused to run for re-election
The United States is doomed
33
What practice in large part caused the stock market crash, sparking the Great Depression of the 1930s?
people overspeculated on stocks, using borrowed money they couldn't repay
banks purchased a combination of stocks, bonds, & land with deposits
people buying one stock and selling it the same day, called "day trading"
government investing the taxes it collected in the stock market
34
This painting by Jacob Lawrence would be MOST useful to someone preparing a research project on
the Great Migration
the Underground Railroad
the Dust Bowl
Ellis Island
35
The cartoon from 1933 is expressing the belief that
FDR needs to try to use some of the ideas created by Karl Marx
the New Deal is succeeding in ending the Great Depression
FDR's programs are straying too far from American ideals
the New Deal was a failure in ending the Great Depression

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