The Great Depression Quiz

What were the main causes of the Great Depression?

• The main causes of the Great Depression were labor unions, low interest rates, and international trade agreements.

• The main causes of the Great Depression were natural disasters, population growth, and increased government spending.

• The main causes of the Great Depression were the stock market crash of 1929, overproduction and underconsumption, bank failures, and the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act.

• The main causes of the Great Depression were excessive government intervention, high taxes, and technological advancements.

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

• Invention of the automobile

• Passage of the Social Security Act

• World War II

• Stock market crash of 1929

What were the effects of the stock market crash on the economy?

• The stock market crash had no significant impact on the economy

• The stock market crash led to a severe economic depression, causing widespread unemployment, bank failures, and a decline in consumer spending, which in turn led to a decrease in production and further job losses.

• The stock market crash led to an increase in consumer spending and production

• The stock market crash only affected the banking sector and had no impact on other industries

How did bank failures contribute to the Great Depression?

• Bank failures caused a loss of confidence in the banking system, leading to a decrease in consumer spending and investment.

• Bank failures led to an increase in confidence in the banking system.

• Bank failures had no impact on the Great Depression.

• Bank failures resulted in increased consumer spending and investment.

What was the unemployment rate during the Great Depression?

• 10%

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

How did the Great Depression impact international trade?

• The Great Depression had no impact on international trade.

• The Great Depression led to the collapse of international trade.

• The Great Depression led to a decline in global trade and an increase in protectionist policies.

• The Great Depression caused an increase in global trade and a decrease in protectionist policies.

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

• Decreased homelessness rates, increased government assistance, improved education opportunities.

• 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.

Which president implemented the New Deal to combat the Great Depression?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

What were some of the major public works projects created under the New Deal?

• National Recovery Administration (NRA)

• Social Security Administration (SSA)

• Works Progress Administration (WPA), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

• Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)

How did World War II help to end the Great Depression?

• World War II caused a decrease in government spending, leading to a further economic downturn.

• World War II had no impact on the Great Depression.

• World War II caused a shortage of resources, leading to a decrease in production and worsening the economy.

• Increased government spending on military production and supplies created jobs and stimulated the economy.