Unit 8 Post Test Review

Which of these BEST describes how President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s ties to the state affected Georgia during the Great Depression?

• He ignored the state because he did not want to show Georgia any favoritism.

• He pushed for programs to help urban communities but overlooked poor farmers.

• He offered many programs to the state because he saw the plight of poor farmers.

• He limited programs to Georgia because he did not think they would help the state.

Using the map seen where, which number BEST represents the location of Fort Benning, an army base which has been in use since 1918?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of these BEST describes the overall impact of the New Deal on Georgia?

• The social programs and funding of the New Deal ended the Great Depression in Georgia.

• The New Deal brought improved lives for many in Georgia but failed to end the depression.

• The social programs of the New Deal did little to improve the lives of people living in Georgia.

• The New Deal improved the lives of people in urban areas, but not for those living in rural areas.

In 1911, Georgia produced 2.8 million cotton bales. In 1913, Georgia produced 600,000 bales. What factor MOST contributed to the decline in cotton production?

• boll weevil

• Japanese beetle

• New Deal incentives

• eradication programs

What was an important result of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936?

• Rural telephone service was improved.

• Southern farmers were granted low-cost loans.

• Water and sewage systems were created in rural America.

• Most of the rural areas of the southeast received electricity.

In the early years of the County Unit System, Eugene Talmadge won election as Georgia's governor four times. What can you conclude about his support during his political career?

• Industrial areas threw their support behind Talmadge.

• Farmers did not trust him due to his training as a lawyer.

• Most of his support came from people living outside of Atlanta.

• As a member of the Democratic Party, Talmadge opposed the County Unit System.

Based on this statement, it is safe to conclude that Governor Talmadge

• opposed President Roosevelt's "New Deal."

• supported the County Unit System of primary elections.

• opposed the use of the Electoral System in Presidential elections.

• supported the use of Federal quotas and payments to rural farmers.

Which can be inferred from the graph?

• Federal spending increased 100% between 1929 and 1932.

• Republicans defeated the Democrats for control of Congress in 1936.

• World War II resulted in increased government spending in the United States.

• Roosevelt’s "New Deal" programs resulted in dramatic increases in government spending after 1933.

Overproduction and underconsumption factored into causing the Great Depression by

• causing falling prices on goods.

• forcing a decrease in mechanization.

• leading to more spending than saving.

• scaring farmers into growing fewer crops.

In the 1920s, many small farmers lost their farms due to crop failures and debts. What was a long-term effect of the lost farms?

• Migration of tenant farmers decreased significantly.

• Race relations in rural areas improved immediately.

• Banks lost money and many farm-related businesses closed.

• Southern states were able to avoid an economic depression.