USHistory Unit 7 SSUSH17-19

Which of the following made Franklin Roosevelt an appealing candidate for president in 1932?

• He was a Republican.

• He was new to politics and therefore seen as trustworthy.

• He trusted laissez-faire capitalism to cure the nation’s woes.

• He promised to take government action to deal with the Depression.

In order to achieve their goal of annexing territories rich in raw materials and natural resources, the Japanese had to first eliminate the threat of the United States’ Pacific Fleet. This reality led to

• an invasion of the Philippines.

• the use of kamikaze pilots.

• the decision to bomb Pearl Harbor.

• Japan's decision to use the atomic bomb.

war bonds

victory gardens

rationing

Rosie the Riveter

What does the above list refer to?

• ways citizens helped the U.S. war effort at home.

• ways the country celebrated V-E Day.

• steps taken by Germany to try to avoid losing the war.

• failed domestic policies that had been intended to provide extra money for the war effort.

The general attitude of the public leading up to the Black Tuesday was that

• a sense of economic unity was needed to keep investors optimistic.

• the events leading to the stock market crash were completely unknown.

• no one believed that the warning signs would result in a crash in the stock market.

• the stock market crash was predicted in advance but nothing was done to prevent it.

What does this cartoon suggest about FDR's plan to expand the Supreme Court?

• FDR is working with Congress to ensure the support of both political parties.

• The plan will encourage the Court to independently review New Deal legislation.

• FDR is willing to appoint conservative and liberal justices to the Court.

• The plan will allow FDR to choose justices who agree with New Deal legislation.

How was the economic struggle during the Great Depression different for rural Americans than for those who lived in cities?

• Rural Americans often had to leave their homes to find jobs.

• Environmental disasters worsened the struggles for rural Americans.

• Rural Americans did not have the resources available in urban areas.

• Bank failures had a harsher effect on rural Americans than urban Americans.

According to the map, most environmental projects conducted by the PWA and WPA involved

• infrastructure

• irrigation

• soil conservation

• reducing pollution

This photo illustrates the bank failures that occurred in the early 1930s because

• customers withdrew their money from the banks all at once.

• the government refused to intervene in the banks' dealings.

• too many people opened accounts without making deposits.

• they overextended credit to people who could not repay the debt.

Which New Deal program was founded with the primary goal of creating jobs for young men?

• the Tennessee Valley Authority

• the Civilian Conservation Corps

• the National Recovery Administration

• the Agricultural Adjustment Act

How did the Great Depression affect American workers?

• They had to learn to use new technology.

• Almost one fourth of all workers were unemployed.

• Work conditions declined in safety and cleanliness.

• They were forced to work longer shifts for lower wages.