The purpose of the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) was

provide electrical power 2 an underdeveloped region of US

Which of these was a result of the Great Depression?

federal safeguards established to avoid future depressions

The Battle of Midway was significant in World War II because it marked the end of

the Japanese advance in the Pacific.

“Hoovervilles” can be defined as:

tin and cardboard shacks lived in by the homeless

What was Huey Long’s idea to end the country’s depression?

He wanted to take from the rich to give to the poor.

Which situation is most likely to occur in a depression

a sharp decrease in the number of available jobs

What was Roosevelt’s purpose in “packing the courts”?

to minimize opposition to his New Deal legislation

How did New Deal programs affect the United States government?

the government’s control over the nation’s economy increased

In the 1920’s the United States experienced an economic boom due to,

installment buying (credit) and an unregulated stock market.

Why was the Civilian Conservation Corps established?

to create new jobs for young men

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1
The purpose of the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) was
to provide job opportunities in national parks.
to reduce farm surpluses and raise agricultural profits.
provide electrical power 2 an underdeveloped region of US
to insure bank deposits in the United States.
2
Which of these was a result of the Great Depression?
an increase in the percent of people engaged in culture
the reduction of the power of the Democratic party
federal safeguards established to avoid future depressions
the elimination of American business cycle
3
The Battle of Midway was significant in World War II because it marked the end of
the German bombing of British population centers.
the Japanese assault on China.
the German advance into France.
the Japanese advance in the Pacific.
4
“Hoovervilles” can be defined as:
tin and cardboard shacks lived in by the homeless
newspaper stories exposing corruption of theGreat Depression
towns organized by labor leaders
new building projects started by Hoover 2 provide housing
5
Which of these contributed to the Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression?
success of the U.S farm economy
stock market speculation
foreign boycotts of U.S. products
the effects of World War II
6
What event finally ended the Great Depression?
FDIC
New Deal
WWII
FDR's 4th term
7
What federal legislation guaranteed money deposited in banks?
CCC
AAA
FDIC
WPA
8
The Allied invasion of _____ was given the code name D-Day.
Italy
Nazi-controlled Europe
North America
Japan
9
What was Huey Long’s idea to end the country’s depression?
He wanted to take from the rich to give to the poor.
He believed Catholic Churches should provide charity.
He thought the poor should be responsible to help themselves
He though federal government should leave business alone.
10
______________________ proposed a “March on Washington” in 1941
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry Truman
A. Philip Randolph
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
11
Which situation is most likely to occur in a depression
a large number of companies open for business
a sharp decrease in the number of available jobs
new jobs are created by private businesses
the government raises taxes to an all-time high
12
What was Roosevelt’s purpose in “packing the courts”?
to minimize opposition to his New Deal legislation
to allow the Supreme Court to equally represent citizens
to attempt to racially balance the Supreme Court
give Supreme Court more power 2 make decisions over Congress
13
How did New Deal programs affect the United States government?
state govts gained more control of business and industry
federal govt practiced a “hands off” approach to business
the size of the federal government was reduced
the government’s control over the nation’s economy increased
14
In the 1920’s the United States experienced an economic boom due to,
increased government restrictions on big businesses.
the mobilization of the economy for war.
installment buying (credit) and an unregulated stock market.
the expansion of civil rights to women and minorities.
15
Although officially neutral, the United States increasingly helped Britain through actions like
enforcement of the arms embargo
joining WWII when Britain did
the America First Committee
the Lend-Lease Act
16
Why was the Civilian Conservation Corps established?
to protect factory workers
to secure the safety of banks
to create new jobs for young men
to aid farmers
17
All of the following are included in the “3 R’s” of the New Deal EXCEPT:
Reduce
Recovery
Reform
Relief
18
Roosevelt helped explain and gain support for his new policies by the use of:
Court Packing
Bank Holidays
Fireside Chats
Campaigning
19
The “Manhattan Project” was the code name for:
US plans to make atomic bomb
German use of jet aircraft.
Allied plans to invade Europe.
US plan to invade Japan.
20
To defeat Japanese, Allied commanders employed a naval strategy known as
"Island Hopping"
"Operation Overlord"
"Operation Torch"
"Kangaroo Circuit"

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