The Great Depression Quiz

What were some of the causes of the Great Depression?

• World War II, technological advancements, population growth

• Government regulation, high taxes, excessive government spending

• Natural disasters, decrease in international trade, decrease in consumer spending

• Stock market crash, overproduction and underconsumption, bank failures, Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act

Which event is considered the starting point of the Great Depression?

• World War I

• stock market crash of 1929

• drought in the Midwest

• bank failures

What was the impact of bank failures on the economy during the Great Depression?

• Bank failures during the Great Depression had no impact on the economy.

• Bank failures during the Great Depression caused a contraction of credit and contributed to the economic downturn.

• Bank failures during the Great Depression led to an expansion of credit and boosted the economy.

• Bank failures during the Great Depression caused an increase in employment and improved the economy.

How did unemployment rates change during the Great Depression?

• Unemployment rates fluctuated.

• Unemployment rates decreased.

• Unemployment rates remained stable.

• Unemployment rates significantly increased.

What were some of the social effects of the Great Depression?

• Decreased homelessness rates, increased government assistance, improved social cohesion.

• Decreased poverty rates, increased social mobility, improved mental health.

• Decreased crime rates, increased employment rates, improved living conditions.

• High unemployment rates, poverty, homelessness, and increased crime rates.

What were some of the effects of the Great Depression?

• The effects were foreclosures, banks closed, and certain groups of people were deported.

• The Great Depression had no effects.

• The Great Depression led to an increase in scientific advancements.

• The Great Depression resulted in a decline in artistic expression.

Which industry was hit the hardest during the Great Depression?

• retail industry

• banking industry

• automotive industry

• technology industry

What was the Dust Bowl and how did it contribute to the Great Depression?

• The Dust Bowl was a period of severe dust storms that occurred in the 1930s in the Great Plains region of the United States. It contributed to the Great Depression by destroying crops and causing widespread poverty and unemployment in the agricultural sector.

• The Dust Bowl was a period of volcanic eruptions that released ash and debris into the atmosphere in the Great Plains region of the United States. It contributed to the Great Depression by causing respiratory problems and health issues.

• The Dust Bowl was a period of extreme heatwaves that occurred in the 1930s in the Great Plains region of the United States. It contributed to the Great Depression by causing a shortage of food and water.

• The Dust Bowl was a period of heavy rainfall that caused flooding in the Great Plains region of the United States. It contributed to the Great Depression by destroying infrastructure and causing widespread economic collapse.

All of the following were causes of the Great Depression EXCEPT:

• Buying on Margin

• Overspeculation

• Overproduction of goods

• Mexican Repatriation Act

How did the Great Depression impact international trade?

• The Great Depression led to a shift in international trade towards developing countries.

• The Great Depression led to an increase in international trade due to new trade agreements.

• The Great Depression led to a decline in international trade due to protectionist policies and a decrease in global economic activity.(Smoot-Hawley Tariff)

• The Great Depression had no impact on international trade.