Great Depression and Dust Bowl Quiz

What were the main causes of the Great Depression?

• Decrease in income inequality, increase in international trade, and decrease in unemployment

• Rise in interest rates, decrease in government spending, and increase in consumer spending

• Stock market crash, overproduction and underconsumption, bank failures

• Drought and crop failures, technological advancements, and government intervention

How did people's lives change during the Great Depression?

• Many lost their jobs, homes, and savings; poverty and homelessness increased; the economy suffered; government programs were implemented to provide relief and create jobs.

• Government programs were implemented to decrease taxes and increase spending

• The economy thrived and poverty decreased

• People became wealthier and had more job opportunities

What was the Dust Bowl?

• A type of car manufactured in the 1950s

• A type of dessert made with chocolate and nuts

• A type of dance popular in the 1920s

• A period of severe dust storms and soil erosion in the Great Plains region of the United States during the 1930s.

What were the main causes of the Dust Bowl?

• Heavy rainfall, excessive irrigation, and deforestation.

• Severe drought, poor farming practices, and strong winds.

• Crop rotation, soil conservation, and windbreaks.

• Lack of government intervention, overpopulation, and global warming.

What were the effects of the Dust Bowl?

• Heavy rainfall, increased crop yields, economic prosperity, and population growth

• Severe drought, soil erosion, crop failures, economic hardship, and mass migration

• Mild drought, improved soil quality, successful harvests, and stable economy

• Minimal soil erosion, abundant crops, financial stability, and population decline

Which event occurred first, the Great Depression or the Dust Bowl?

• World War II

• Dust Bowl

• Moon landing

• Great Depression

What was the impact of the Great Depression on the global economy?

• It led to a severe economic downturn, with widespread unemployment, bank failures, and a decline in international trade.

• It caused a boom in the global economy, with increased employment and trade.

• It resulted in a decrease in government intervention and regulation in the global economy.

• It had no significant impact on the global economy.

How did the government respond to the Great Depression?

• Cut taxes and reduced government spending

• Implemented austerity measures

• Implemented a laissez-faire approach

• Implemented various policies and programs such as the New Deal

Which region of the United States was most affected by the Dust Bowl?

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Midwest

• Great Plains

What was the long-term impact of the Dust Bowl on agriculture?

• Increased crop yields and improved soil fertility

• Expansion of agricultural land and increased food production

• Preservation of topsoil and increased biodiversity

• Devastation and destruction of fertile topsoil