Great Depression to WWII Review

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Which period does the "Great Depression/New Deal" refer to in United States history?

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The time between World War I and World War II

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Which factors led to the Dust Bowl during the 1930s?

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The use of poor farming practices and a prolonged drought

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How did the government respond to the situation shown on this map of the Great Plains during the Dust Bowl in the 1930s?

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By directing federal agencies to create programs to promote soil conservation

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Which of the following was a cause of bank failures during the Great Depression? Stock market speculation increased., Many people lost their life savings., Financial institutions were closed to determine their stability., Financial institutions lacked cash reserves because they had invested deposits.

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Stock market speculation increased.

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Which of the following was an effect of bank failures during the Great Depression? Options: Stock market speculation increased., Many people lost their life savings., Businesses were unable to take out loans., Financial institutions lacked cash reserves because they had invested deposits.

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Many people lost their life savings.

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Why were financial institutions closed during the Great Depression?

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To determine their stability.

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How did bank failures during the Great Depression impact businesses?

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Businesses were unable to take out loans.

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Which of the following best explains why financial institutions lacked cash reserves during the Great Depression?
Options:
They had invested deposits.
They closed to determine stability.
They increased interest rates.
They received government support.

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They had invested deposits.

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Which effect did tariffs have on the U.S. economy during the early 1930s?

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The number of products exported overseas decreased.

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Which government agency was established under the New Deal to address problems such as flooding, providing electricity, and replanting forests in the Tennessee Valley?

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Tennessee Valley Authority