1. What was a major cause of the Great Depression?
a. Overproduction of goods
b. Lack of natural resources
c. High taxes on businesses
d. Increased government spending
2. Which of the following contributed to the stock market crash of 1929?
a. Increased government regulation of the stock market
b. Decreased consumer spending
c. Speculation and buying on margin
d. A decrease in the number of available stocks
3. Which of the following was a factor in the banking crisis during the Great Depression?
a. Banks investing heavily in the stock market
b. A decrease in the number of banks
c. Bank failures due to bad loans and investments
d. Increased government regulation of banks
4. What was the impact of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act?
a. It increased international trade and boosted the economy
b. It decreased international trade and hurt the economy
c. It had no impact on international trade or the economy
d. It led to an increase in government revenue and decreased the national debt
5. Which of the following was a cause of the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression?
a. Over-farming and poor land management practices
b. Increased rainfall and flooding
c. A decrease in the number of farmers
d. Government policies that encouraged farming in arid regions
6. How did the Great Depression affect unemployment rates in the United States?
a. Unemployment rates remained steady throughout the Great Depression
b. Unemployment rates decreased as the economy recovered
c. Unemployment rates increased dramatically
d. Unemployment rates were not impacted by the Great Depression
a. Increased government spending on social welfare programs
b. A decrease in crime rates
c. An increase in homelessness and poverty
d. Increased access to education and job training programs
8. How did the Great Depression affect the global economy?
a. It had no impact on the global economy
b. It led to increased international trade and cooperation
c. It caused a global economic downturn and decreased international trade
d. It led to increased competition among nations and a rise in tariffs
9. Which of the following industries was hit hardest by the Great Depression
a. Agriculture
b. Technology
c. Healthcare
d. Retail
10. How did the Great Depression impact the housing market?
a. Housing prices increased due to high demand
b. Housing prices decreased due to oversupply
c. Housing prices remained stable throughout the Great Depression
d. Housing prices were not impacted by the Great Depression
11. Which of the following states was most affected by the Dust Bowl?
a. California
b. Texas
c. Oklahoma
d. New York
12. What was the primary cause of the Dust Bowl?
a. A lack of rainfall and drought
b. Over-farming and poor land management practices c. Government policies that encouraged farming in arid regions
d. A decrease in the number of farmers
13. How did the Dust Bowl impact agriculture in the affected regions??
a. It led to increased crop yields and productivity
b. It caused soil erosion and decreased crop yields
c. It had no impact on agriculture in the affected regions
d. It led to the development of new farming techniques and technologies
14. How did the government respond to the Dust Bowl?
a. By providing financial aid to affected farmers
b. By implementing new land management policies
c. By encouraging farmers to move to urban areas
d. By ignoring the problem and allowing it to continue
15. What was the goal of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?
a. To provide jobs for unemployed young men
b. To provide financial assistance to farmers
c. To provide healthcare to low-income families
d. To provide housing for low-income families
16. Which of the following was a goal of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)?
a. To provide jobs for unemployed artists and writers b. To provide financial assistance to small businesses c. To provide healthcare to low-income families
d. To provide housing for low-income families
17. What was the goal of the Social Security Act?
a. To provide financial assistance to farmers
b. To provide healthcare to low-income families
c. To provide retirement benefits to workers
d. To provide jobs for unemployed workers
18. Which of the following was a popular form of entertainment during the Great Depression?
a. Going to the movies
b. Attending sporting events
c. Listening to the radio
d. All of the above
19. What was the impact of the Great Depression on the banking industry?
a. Many banks failed and closed their doors
b. Banks experienced record profits and growth
c. The government took over all banks in the United States
d. The banking industry was not impacted by the Great Depression
20. Which of the following was a famous novel written about the Great Depression?
a. To Kill a Mockingbird
b. The Grapes of Wrath
c. The Catcher in the Rye
d. The Great Gatsby
21. What was the goal of the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)?
a. To provide jobs for unemployed workers
b. To regulate industry and increase production
c. To provide financial assistance to farmers
d. To provide healthcare to low-income families
22. Which of the following was a goal of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)?
a. To provide jobs for unemployed farmers
b. To regulate agricultural production and increase prices
c. To provide financial assistance to small businesses
d. To provide healthcare to low-income families
23. How did the Great Depression impact the political landscape of the United States?
a. It led to increased support for the Republican Party
b. It led to increased support for the Democratic Party
c. It had no impact on the political landscape
d. It led to the rise of third-party movements
24. Which of the following was a famous photographer who documented the effects of the Great Depression?
a. Ansel Adams
b. Dorothea Lange
c. Edward Weston
d. Walker Evans
25. What were the overall effects of President Roosevelt’s New Deal policies?
a. It gave relief to many but did not end the Great Depression
b. a small segment of Americans were helped
c. Roosevelt was not re-elected as a result of the New Deal
d. Europeans benefited more than Americans