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