Great Depression

How did the end of WWI impact America's economy in the 1920s?

• It negatively impacted the economy because men were away at war
• The US gained an enormous amount of debt
• The president was elected for the fourth term
• It led to a time of economic growth and prosperity

Why are the 1920s called the Roaring Twenties?

• The US stopped trading with all European nations during the 20s
• The League of Nations made America a great success
• Because of the great economic and social reforms in the 20s
• Because America's government became more democratic

Which caused the negative effects of the Great Depression to grow worse?

• Low levels of unemployment created shortages of labor
• Businesses laid off workers, which decreased people's ability to spend
• The government tried to provide direct relief to the people
• Europe demanded more American goods to be imported

Why was there a Great Migration of African Americans to the North in the 1920s?

• Laws were passed that ended discrimination
• The Harlem Renaissance had begun
• Because the government began job training programs
• Increased job opportunities in Northern cities

Which of the following is NOT true about flappers?

• They were women who often drank
• They were religious women who married presidents
• They were women who were loud and smoked
• They were women who showed their knees in public

What combination of factors helped lead to the Great Depression?

• Too much government control of businesses
• Overproduction by businesses and people buying too much on credit
• People's unwillingness to buy new products
• Increased government spending

Which situation helped cause the stock market crash of 1929?

• United States war debts
• A lack of skilled workers due to immigration restrictions
• High taxes by the government
• Speculators buying and selling too often and buying stocks on credit

How did Herbert Hoover react to the Great Depression?

• He believed Congress should pass laws to help Americans
• He knew he was a failure and didn't want the American people to find out
• He did not support government involvement in the economy
• He wanted the government to do more to help the poor

How is Herbert Hoover's response to the Great Depression often criticized?

• It caused widespread rioting and looting in major cities
• It raised taxes on businesses and on the wealthy
• It wasted money on new government programs
• It failed to provide direct relief to those in need.

What did the fierce dust storms in the 1930s that became known as the Dust Bowl demonstrate?

• The impact that geography plays on people's lives
• The success of government farm programs
• The limitation of civil rights at the time of the storms
• That Herbert Hoover's New Deal was a success