
#6 - Great Depression
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The purpose of the FDIC was to
provide insurance on bank deposits and restore people's faith in the banking industry
provide increased job opportunities through government jobs
re-open the Stock Market with increased regulations and safety nets
grant tax relief to citizens who deposit money in the bank
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the early 1930's, many communities of homeless Americans were referred to as "Hoovervilles" because President Herbert Hoover
grew up in a poverty stricken area.
provided food and clothing for the poor.
guaranteed jobs to the unemployed.
opposed direct federal aid for the unemployed.
Answer explanation
Remember, Herbert Hoover was against direct aid! He thought that giving people money without working for it would ruin their initiative to go out and work. Because he refused to hand out money, people blamed him for their economic problems.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which event marked the end of the Roaring 20's and the started of the Great Depression in the 1930s?
The election of Herbert Hoover
The Stock Market Crash
The Dust Bowl
The Election of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Answer explanation
Even though the economic problems started before the stock market crash, this is the event where everyone started to really panic about the economy. Many stopped spending money, even emptying their bank accounts in favor of cash. This was a problem for businesses who depended on consumer purchasing, and also the banks who couldn't handle all of their depositors withdrawing their savings all at once.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which New Deal organization provided electricity to the states in the south through the building of dams?
Civilian Conservation Corps
Works Progress Administration
Tennessee Valley Authority
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
President Hoover's philosophy that Americans must work harder to dig out of the depression.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
President Franklin D Roosevelt issued a bank holiday in 1933 in order to
repair the nation's banks in order to restore public confidence.
punish banks for charging high interest rates.
reduce the number of banks to a manageable number.
give bank workers a few days off.
Answer explanation
After closing all banks, FDR went on the radio and told the public that once banks reopen, if your bank does open, that means it's safe to put your money in it. This was meant to restore confidence in the banks.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the time span of The Great Depression?
1929-1939
1929-1937
1929-1944
1929-1911
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