The Great Depression and New Deal Quiz

What were the main causes of the Great Depression?

• Increase in industrial production

• Rise in agricultural output

• Expansion of international trade

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

How did the stock market crash of 1929 impact the economy?

• It led to a period of economic prosperity and growth

• It caused an increase in industrial production and employment

• It had no impact on the economy

• It led to a severe economic downturn, including widespread unemployment, bank failures, and a sharp decline in industrial production.

Name two New Deal programs implemented to address the Great Depression.

• National Recovery Administration and Works Progress Administration

• Medicare and Medicaid

• Food Stamps and Unemployment Insurance

• Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and Social Security Act

What were some of the criticisms and opposition to the New Deal?

• Minimal government intervention, decreased national debt, and effective addressing of root causes

• Excessive government intervention, national debt, and inadequate addressing of root causes

• Lack of government intervention, no national debt, and effective addressing of root causes

• Effective government intervention, reduced national debt, and addressing of root causes

What was the role of the government in providing relief during the Great Depression?

• Providing relief through selling government-owned land

• Providing relief through building new highways

• Providing relief through programs like the New Deal

• Providing relief through space exploration programs

How did the Great Depression impact unemployment rates?

• It had no impact on unemployment rates

• It caused unemployment rates to remain stable

• It significantly increased unemployment rates.

• It slightly decreased unemployment rates

Describe two specific New Deal programs and their impact on the economy.

• Unemployment Insurance and Disability Benefits

• Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and Works Progress Administration (WPA)

• Food Stamps and Medicaid

• Social Security and Medicare

What were the main arguments of those who opposed the New Deal?

• It caused inflation and devalued the currency

• It was too focused on helping big businesses

• It gave too much power to the federal government, it was too expensive, and it interfered with free market principles.

• It didn't do enough to help the poor

How did the government's role change during the Great Depression in terms of regulating the economy?

• Became less involved

• Remained unchanged

• Expanded significantly

• Decreased significantly

What were the social and psychological impacts of the Great Depression on the American population?

• High unemployment, poverty, homelessness, and mental health issues

• Decreased unemployment, reduced poverty, stable housing market

• Positive impact on society, increased wealth, improved living conditions

• Economic prosperity, increased job opportunities, improved mental health