The Great Depression Quiz

What were the main causes of the Great Depression?

• Expansion of credit, rise in industrial production, increase in international trade

• Rise of labor unions, government intervention, global economic stability

• World War II, technological advancements, increase in consumer spending

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

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

• It led to a decrease in unemployment and an increase in business profits

• It led to a loss of confidence in the economy, causing businesses to fail and unemployment to rise.

• It caused an increase in consumer spending and economic growth

• It resulted in the government implementing successful economic policies

How did the Great Depression impact families?

• The Great Depression caused widespread unemployment, poverty, and financial hardship, leading to increased stress and strain on families.

• The Great Depression led to increased job opportunities and economic growth for families

• Families experienced improved living standards and financial stability during the Great Depression

• The Great Depression had no impact on families and their financial situation

What were some of the challenges families faced during the Great Depression?

• Low unemployment, wealth, secure housing, easy access to basic necessities

• Plentiful job opportunities, prosperity, comfortable housing, easy access to basic necessities

• Unemployment, poverty, homelessness, lack of access to basic necessities

• High employment, abundance, stable housing, access to basic necessities

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

• It worsened the Great Depression by causing widespread crop failure and economic hardship for farmers.

• It worsened the Great Depression by leading to an increase in industrial production and job opportunities

• It worsened the Great Depression by causing a decrease in consumer spending and an increase in government intervention

• It worsened the Great Depression by leading to a surplus of agricultural products and a decrease in food prices

How did the Dust Bowl affect farmers and their families?

• The Dust Bowl caused severe drought and dust storms, leading to crop failure and economic hardship for farmers and their families.

• The Dust Bowl caused an influx of new jobs and opportunities for farmers and their families.

• The Dust Bowl led to increased crop yields and improved living conditions for farmers and their families.

• The Dust Bowl had no impact on farmers and their families.

What were some of the key New Deal programs implemented during the Great Depression?

• Hoover Dam Project, Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, Glass-Steagall Act, National Industrial Recovery Act

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

• Federal Reserve Act, National Recovery Administration (NRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Emergency Banking Act, Agricultural Adjustment Act, Fair Labor Standards Act

How did the New Deal programs aim to provide relief, recovery, and reform?

• By promoting isolationism and avoiding international trade

• By providing luxury goods to the wealthy

• By implementing strict immigration policies

• By providing relief through immediate assistance, recovery through economic stimulus, and reform through regulatory measures.

How did the high unemployment rate impact individuals and families during the Great Depression?

• It led to increased job opportunities and economic growth.

• It had no significant impact on individuals and families.

• It led to financial hardship, homelessness, and food insecurity.

• It resulted in higher wages and improved living conditions.

Match the definition with the correct vocabulary word from below:

A long and severe decline in the economy that started in 1929.

• Great Depression

• unemployment

• stock market

• credit

• tariff