World History: The Great Depression

Multiple Choice

What was the Great Depression?

• A period of economic success and an improving economy

• The worst economic catastrophe in world history

• A period of time that witnessed increased, violent foreign wars

• A series of hotly contested elections

Open Ended

How could governments support farmers suffering from economic hardship?

Multiple Choice

Why would 'buying on the margin' be an unsafe investment practice?

• Returns were only guaranteed if stock prices rise.

• It always involves stocks which are high-risk.

• It requires a large initial investment.

• It involves taking on a low level of risk.

Open Ended

How can high unemployment negatively impact:

a. people who are employed?

b. worker's unions?

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Tariffs are a tax on imported goods.

Tariffs generally ​

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trade between countries.

Multiple Choice

How might people outside of the Plains be impacted by the Dust Bowl?

• They will have to compete against migrants for job opportunities.

• They will experience a decrease in food prices.

• They will be exposed to dust and dirt in the air.

• They will have to pay higher taxes.

Open Ended

How would you expect governments to respond to the Great Depression?

Multiple Select

Which countries adopted Deficit Spending?

• Great Britain

• France

• United States

Multiple Choice

What caused many farmers to foreclose on their farms in the 1930s?

• Growing too few crops

• Overproduction of crops

• Expensive land and not enough workers

• The Wall Street Crash

Multiple Choice

Why did the stock market collapse in 1929?

• Only wealthy people invested in the stock market

• Investors inflated prices, and then sold shares very cheap, losing money

• Investors refused to invest in the stock market

• Investors bought shares cheap, and then sold stocks at a high price