The Great Depression and the New Deal Test
Authored by Karen Boutte
History
9th - 12th Grade
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This comprehensive quiz addresses the Great Depression and New Deal, core topics in American history typically taught at the high school level, specifically grades 9-12. The questions assess students' understanding of the economic catastrophe that began with the 1929 stock market crash and the federal government's response through Roosevelt's New Deal programs. Students need to demonstrate knowledge of key historical figures like Franklin D. Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover, major events such as Black Tuesday and the Dust Bowl, and significant legislation including the creation of agencies like the FDIC, SEC, and Social Security Administration. The quiz requires students to analyze cause-and-effect relationships, understand the shift from Hoover's limited government approach to Roosevelt's active federal intervention, and recognize how economic hardship led to social changes including mass migration, unemployment, and the rise of shantytowns called "Hoovervilles." Created by Karen Boutte, a History teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This quiz serves as an excellent comprehensive assessment tool for students studying this pivotal period in American history. Teachers can utilize this assessment for end-of-unit testing, cumulative review sessions, or as a diagnostic tool to identify areas where students need additional instruction. The variety of question formats and depth of content coverage makes it suitable for formative assessment during instruction or as homework to reinforce classroom learning. The quiz effectively supports instruction by requiring students to connect economic policies with their social impacts, analyze the effectiveness of government programs, and understand the long-term consequences of the New Deal on American society. This assessment aligns with social studies standards that emphasize understanding historical causation, evaluating the role of government in economic crises, and analyzing how economic conditions affect different groups in society.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which government agency gives benefits to people when they are retired or unemployed?
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What problem were both the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress Administration developed to address?
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
One difference between the administrations of President Roosevelt and President Hoover was that Roosevelt was-
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which was a guiding principle of New Deal economic policies?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The ____ was an agency formed to insure bank deposits up to a certain amount.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
When President Roosevelt talked to the American people directly over the radio, they called it ____ ____.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
When did the Dust Bowl take place?
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