Great Depression Quiz

What were the main causes of the Great Depression?

• Boom in the stock market

• Increase in purchasing power

• Stock market crash, bank failures, reduction in purchasing, American economic policy with Europe, and drought conditions

• Stable American economic policy with Europe

How did the stock market crash contribute to the Great Depression?

• Increase in government spending

• Stabilization of the banking system

• Rise in consumer confidence

• Loss of confidence in the economy

What were the effects of the Dust Bowl on farmers and the economy?

• Severe soil erosion, crop failures, and economic hardship for farmers

• Improved irrigation systems and economic growth for farmers

• Minimal impact on soil quality and economic stability for farmers

• Increased crop yields and economic prosperity for farmers

How did the New Deal programs aim to help people during the Great Depression?

• Cutting off all government assistance

• Implementing higher taxes on the poor

• Providing relief, recovery, and reform through various government initiatives and policies

• Encouraging people to rely solely on charity and donations

What were some of the key initiatives of the New Deal programs?

• Relief, recovery, and reform

• Austerity measures, budget cuts, and reduced government spending

• Isolationism, protectionism, and trade barriers

• Tax cuts, deregulation, and privatization

What was the impact of high unemployment rates during the Great Depression?

• Rise in standard of living and decrease in poverty

• Stimulated consumer spending and improved housing market

• Widespread poverty, homelessness, and decline in consumer spending

• Increase in job opportunities and economic growth

What event is often considered the starting point of the Great Depression?

• The New Deal policies

• The stock market crash of 1929

• The end of World War I

• The rise of the automobile industry

How did the Dust Bowl affect the agricultural industry?

• It had no impact on the agricultural industry.

• It led to an increase in crop production and soil fertility.

• It caused severe crop failure and soil erosion.

• It resulted in the development of new farming techniques and technologies.

What were some of the major programs established as part of the New Deal?

• Food Stamps and Housing Assistance

• Medicare and Medicaid

• Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Works Progress Administration (WPA), and Social Security Act

• National Rifle Association and Environmental Protection Agency

What were some of the challenges faced by people who were unemployed during the Great Depression?

• abundance of job opportunities

• wealth and prosperity

• Some challenges faced by people who were unemployed during the Great Depression include poverty, homelessness, lack of access to basic necessities, and limited job opportunities.

• access to basic necessities