USH Tuesday, Nov. 7th

What were some of the causes of the Great Depression?

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

• Government regulation, high taxes, excessive government spending

• World War II, technological advancements, population growth

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

How did the Dust Bowl affect the United States?

• The Dust Bowl had no impact on the United States.

• The Dust Bowl led to increased rainfall and improved agricultural conditions in the United States.

• The Dust Bowl caused severe drought, dust storms, crop failures, economic hardship, and forced migration in the United States.

• The Dust Bowl caused a boom in the economy and increased agricultural productivity in the United States.

What was the purpose of the Alphabet Agencies during the Great Depression?

• To enforce strict regulations on businesses during the Great Depression.

• To provide financial support and assistance to individuals and families during the Great Depression.

• To encourage economic growth and development during the Great Depression.

• To provide relief, recovery, and reform during the Great Depression.

What was the controversy surrounding Court Packing during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt attempted to increase the number of Supreme Court justices to secure favorable rulings for his New Deal policies.

• The controversy surrounding Court Packing was that it violated the separation of powers.

• Court Packing refers to the process of selecting judges for lower courts during Roosevelt's presidency.

• Franklin D. Roosevelt wanted to decrease the number of Supreme Court justices to limit their power.

Who was the President of the United States during the Great Depression?

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

What were some of the major challenges faced by President Herbert Hoover during the Great Depression?

• low unemployment rates, widespread wealth, bank successes, and an increase in industrial production

• low unemployment rates, widespread poverty, bank successes, and a decline in industrial production

• high employment rates, widespread prosperity, bank successes, and an increase in industrial production

• high unemployment rates, widespread poverty, bank failures, and a decline in industrial production

What role did the stock market crash of 1929 play in triggering the Great Depression?

• Increased government regulation and intervention in the economy

• Rapid technological advancements and automation

• A surge in consumer spending and economic growth

• Loss of confidence in the economy and subsequent economic downturn

How did the Dust Bowl migration impact the demographics of certain regions in the United States?

• The Dust Bowl migration led to a decrease in population in other parts of the United States.

• The Dust Bowl migration had no impact on the demographics of certain regions in the United States.

• The Dust Bowl migration caused an increase in population in the affected regions.

• The Dust Bowl migration resulted in a significant population shift from the affected regions to other parts of the United States.

Which Alphabet Agency was responsible for providing jobs and income to unemployed Americans?

• Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

• Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)

• Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

• Works Progress Administration (WPA)

What were the main arguments against Court Packing?

• It would improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the judiciary and the system of checks and balances.

• It would have no impact on the independence of the judiciary and the system of checks and balances.

• It would undermine the independence of the judiciary and threaten the system of checks and balances.

• It would strengthen the independence of the judiciary and enhance the system of checks and balances.