Which of the following was the main issue in the Scopes trial?

the role of science and religion in public schools

Movies during the 1930s changed dramatically because?

movies with sound became common

Hoover advocated which of the following as a solution to the crisis

Voluntary action by business and local government

The Rural Electrification Act of 1935 lent money to groups of farmers who?

Organized to build power plants

What was Eleanor Roosevelt's role in the New Deal?

she advocated for people who were typically underrepresented

Most Americans in the 1920s regarded installment buying as?

An easy way to raise their standard of living

The Harlem Renaissance was?

The African American literary and artistic movement of the 1920s

Fundamentalists believe that

The Bible tells the literal truth

The Federal Securities Act as a reform measure designed to?

Protect investors form fraud in the stock market

The Agricultural Adjustment Administration gave money to

Farmers to subsidize reduced crop and livestock production

The Social Security Act

Instituted pensions and survivors' benefits

Harding probably doomed his administration because of?

Putting power and influence in the hands of the Ohio Gang

The goal of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation was to

Stimulate industry and create jobs

What was the greatest impact of the new Deal?

the power of the federal government expanded significantly

What was the purpose of the Works Progress Administration?

Quickly created as many jobs for as many people as possible

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1
Which of the following was the main issue in the Scopes trial?
Validity of the theory of evolution
the role of science and religion in public schools
the credibility of fundamentalism
The accuracy of the bible
2
Movies during the 1930s changed dramatically because?
Silent movies first became common
movies with sound became common
dancing was introduced for the first time
Editing began to be used
3
Hoover advocated which of the following as a solution to the crisis
Direct fiancial relief to farmers
Voluntary action by business and local government
Replacement of the Federal Reserve System
Widespread government programs
4
Which of the following economic policies was enacted during President Coolidge's administration?
Increasing government involvement in business
Increasing the federal budget
Increasing tariffs on imports
Increasing income taxes
5
The Rural Electrification Act of 1935 lent money to groups of farmers who?
Organized to build power plants
would not use electricity
Let their land lie fallow
obtained electricity from utility companies
6
What was Eleanor Roosevelt's role in the New Deal?
she advocated for people who were typically underrepresented
traveled the country encouraging people to support different policies
established committees to hear the grievances of different business men
She lobbied elected leaders for new banking and finance laws
7
Most Americans in the 1920s regarded installment buying as?
A passing fad
An easy way to raise their standard of living
Shameful
An easy road to ruin
8
The Harlem Renaissance was?
The African American literary and artistic movement of the 1920s
A Jazz club in New Orleans
A New York City train going uptown
The lost generation of white writers
9
Fundamentalists believe that
Evolution is a loose interpretation of creation
The Bible tells the literal truth
Poeple should study the bible to determine their own interpretation
Evolution should be studied
10
For the majority of Americans the most damaging loss during the Depression was?
Material possessions
Money
Hope
Jobs
11
The Civilian Conservation Corp was enacted to put young men into seasonal work on state and national parks
True
False
12
The Federal Securities Act as a reform measure designed to?
Protect investors form fraud in the stock market
Promote the use of lie detectors
limit the number of banks
eliminate the stock market
13
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration gave money to
Sharecroppers and tenant farmers to help them buy more farms
local and state relief organizations
Farmers to subsidize reduced crop and livestock production
Industries related to agriculture
14
The Social Security Act
Instituted pensions and survivors' benefits
Provided relief to all minority groups
Provided relief to all needy people
Instituted unemployment benefits for all people
15
Harding probably doomed his administration because of?
Putting power and influence in the hands of the Ohio Gang
Naming Herbert Hoover as Secretary of Commerce
failing to follow the advice of his party
Not recognizing his own limitations
16
The goal of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation was to
Stimulate industry and create jobs
Close banks on the verge of bankruptcy
Increase money in charity funds
Inspire confidence in agriculture
17
Herbert Hoover's handling of the bonus army was viewed by many Americans as
unorganized
vicious
unpreventable
essential
18
After the stock market crash, the Federal Reserve system followed a policy that?
Dried up credit
Made it easy to get credit
left too much money in circulaiton
Printed more money than consumers could spend
19
The Sacco and Venzetti trial fueled the nation's fears about?
Political instability of Latin America
Corruption in the White House
Threat of Radical Revolution
Ubridled growth of corporate power
20
What was the greatest impact of the new Deal?
Social and economic inequality was elminated
the power of the federal government expanded significantly
Development of corporations was encouraged
State governments took over many roles
21
What revolutionized advertising in the 1920s
Advertising in shop windows
Advertising on the radio
The idea of using it to create consumer demand
Advertising in newspapers
22
What was the purpose of the Works Progress Administration?
Train young people for a trade career
Quickly created as many jobs for as many people as possible
create jobs for unemployed men to conserve the environment
Quickly train men to construct new government buildings

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American History Midterm Review Module 8-10

22 termsStudBud Administration558 plays

American History Midterm Review Module 8-10

Flashcards22 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 22

Answers

1
Which of the following was the main issue in the Scopes trial?
Validity of the theory of evolution
the role of science and religion in public schools
the credibility of fundamentalism
The accuracy of the bible
2
Movies during the 1930s changed dramatically because?
Silent movies first became common
movies with sound became common
dancing was introduced for the first time
Editing began to be used
3
Hoover advocated which of the following as a solution to the crisis
Direct fiancial relief to farmers
Voluntary action by business and local government
Replacement of the Federal Reserve System
Widespread government programs
4
Which of the following economic policies was enacted during President Coolidge's administration?
Increasing government involvement in business
Increasing the federal budget
Increasing tariffs on imports
Increasing income taxes
5
The Rural Electrification Act of 1935 lent money to groups of farmers who?
Organized to build power plants
would not use electricity
Let their land lie fallow
obtained electricity from utility companies
6
What was Eleanor Roosevelt's role in the New Deal?
she advocated for people who were typically underrepresented
traveled the country encouraging people to support different policies
established committees to hear the grievances of different business men
She lobbied elected leaders for new banking and finance laws
7
Most Americans in the 1920s regarded installment buying as?
A passing fad
An easy way to raise their standard of living
Shameful
An easy road to ruin
8
The Harlem Renaissance was?
The African American literary and artistic movement of the 1920s
A Jazz club in New Orleans
A New York City train going uptown
The lost generation of white writers
9
Fundamentalists believe that
Evolution is a loose interpretation of creation
The Bible tells the literal truth
Poeple should study the bible to determine their own interpretation
Evolution should be studied
10
For the majority of Americans the most damaging loss during the Depression was?
Material possessions
Money
Hope
Jobs
11
The Civilian Conservation Corp was enacted to put young men into seasonal work on state and national parks
True
False
12
The Federal Securities Act as a reform measure designed to?
Protect investors form fraud in the stock market
Promote the use of lie detectors
limit the number of banks
eliminate the stock market
13
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration gave money to
Sharecroppers and tenant farmers to help them buy more farms
local and state relief organizations
Farmers to subsidize reduced crop and livestock production
Industries related to agriculture
14
The Social Security Act
Instituted pensions and survivors' benefits
Provided relief to all minority groups
Provided relief to all needy people
Instituted unemployment benefits for all people
15
Harding probably doomed his administration because of?
Putting power and influence in the hands of the Ohio Gang
Naming Herbert Hoover as Secretary of Commerce
failing to follow the advice of his party
Not recognizing his own limitations
16
The goal of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation was to
Stimulate industry and create jobs
Close banks on the verge of bankruptcy
Increase money in charity funds
Inspire confidence in agriculture
17
Herbert Hoover's handling of the bonus army was viewed by many Americans as
unorganized
vicious
unpreventable
essential
18
After the stock market crash, the Federal Reserve system followed a policy that?
Dried up credit
Made it easy to get credit
left too much money in circulaiton
Printed more money than consumers could spend
19
The Sacco and Venzetti trial fueled the nation's fears about?
Political instability of Latin America
Corruption in the White House
Threat of Radical Revolution
Ubridled growth of corporate power
20
What was the greatest impact of the new Deal?
Social and economic inequality was elminated
the power of the federal government expanded significantly
Development of corporations was encouraged
State governments took over many roles
21
What revolutionized advertising in the 1920s
Advertising in shop windows
Advertising on the radio
The idea of using it to create consumer demand
Advertising in newspapers
22
What was the purpose of the Works Progress Administration?
Train young people for a trade career
Quickly created as many jobs for as many people as possible
create jobs for unemployed men to conserve the environment
Quickly train men to construct new government buildings