The Great Depression Quiz

Which classic Disney cartoon was released during the Great Depression and was seen as a symbol of Hope and resilience?

• Bambi

• Cinderella

• The Three Little Pigs

• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

What environmental disaster occurred during the Great Depression in the Great Plains region?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Dust Bowl

Which Act of 1933 separated commercial and Investment Banking to avoid the kind of speculation and risky Investments that had caused the stock market crash?

• The New Deal Act

• The Social Security Act

• The Fair Labor Standards Act

• The Glass-Steagall Act

Who defeated president Herbert Hoover in the 1932 elections?

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

What technological advancement helped to speed up production and reduce costs during the Great Depression?

• Telegraph

• Steam Engine

• Telephone

• Assembly Line

What did the government establish to provide a safety net for people in difficult times during the Great Depression?

• Housing Assistance

• Food Stamps

• Medicare and Medicaid

• Social Security and Unemployment Insurance Programs

What fueled organized crime during the Great Depression?

• Counterfeiting

• Drug Trafficking

• Bootlegging

• Human Trafficking

What factor is attributed to ending the Great Depression?

• Technological advancements like the assembly line

• Increased government spending on infrastructure projects

• The U.S entering World War II

• Improved banking regulations through the FIDC and SEC