Unit 9 WWI/Great Depression

Which of the following was not a theme/idea that lead to World War 1 starting in European countries?

• Nationalism

• Mercantilism

• Alliance System

• Colonization

• Militarism

Which of the following was not a contribution of Georgia to the efforts of World War 1?

• Textile production of uniforms

• War bonds sold as debt securities

• Victory gardens grown to preserve food

• Volunteering for military training camps to join the fight

• Boycotting stores and business with German owners

In the early 1910's and 1920's a insect began to devour the state's cotton production. Georgia lost millions of acres of cotton due to this bug. What type of bug was it?

• White Fly

• Boll Beetle

• Boll Weevil

• Mosquito

A lack of ____________________ in the 1920's and 1930's cause Georgia farmers to not be able to produce agricultural goods.

• Rain

• Wind

• Sun

• Oxygen

Due to the effects of droughts and the boll weevil, many of Georgia farm workers had to....

• Move to the cities to find work.

• Lost their farms to fires.

• Left the country due to debt.

• Join the war to pay off debt.

During the Great Depression, bank failure lead to many economic problems. Which of the following did NOT happen as a result of bank failures?

• The government bought out local banks to help keep them active.

• Many Americans lost their life savings.

• Businesses and individuals were unable to get loans from the bank.

• People became fearful of how to spend their money and how to invest it, with the threat of never getting it back.

Select all the groups that benefited from the Social Security Act.

• Over the age of 65

• Under 21

• Those who are disabled

• Unemployed/Disabled

• Survivors of those who have died

What economic problem did the CCC help with during the Great Depression?

• Bank Failures

• Overproduction

• Unemployment

Select all that apply to Eugene Talmadge:

• GA Governor

• White Supremacist

• Support Civil Rights for Blacks

• Fought against FDR's New Deal

• Supported FDR and the New Deal

Why did President FDR visit and eventually move to Warm Springs, GA?

• Hide from WWI enemies

• Hold meetings with WWI allies

• Treatment for his polio

• Meet with US business men to work on the New Deal