The Great Depression

The Great Depression

5th Grade

10 Qs

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The Great Depression

The Great Depression

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5th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What were the main causes of the Great Depression?

Stable stock market

Successful American economic policy with Europe

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

Increase in purchasing power

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How did the Great Depression impact the unemployment rate in the United States?

Decreased slightly

Remained the same

Significantly increased

Had no impact

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What were some of the social effects of the Great Depression on American society?

Increase in job opportunities, rise in income levels, improved living standards

Decrease in government assistance, increase in social programs, better access to healthcare

High unemployment rates, homelessness, poverty, decline in mental and physical health

Rise in employment rates, decrease in poverty, improvement in mental and physical health

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

Loss of confidence in the economy, causing businesses to fail and unemployment to rise

Rise in confidence in the economy and expansion of businesses

Stabilization of businesses and decrease in unemployment

Increase in consumer spending and economic growth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What role did the Dust Bowl play in worsening the effects of the Great Depression?

The Dust Bowl caused widespread agricultural devastation and economic hardship for farmers.

The Dust Bowl caused a surplus of agricultural products and boosted the economy

The Dust Bowl had no impact on the economy

The Dust Bowl led to increased industrial production and job opportunities

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What were some of the government policies implemented to address the Great Depression?

New Deal programs, regulation of the stock market, and relief for the unemployed

Tax cuts for the wealthy, reduction of government spending, and increased tariffs on imported goods

Privatization of social welfare programs, deregulation of the banking industry, and elimination of unemployment benefits

Expansion of the gold standard, reduction of federal assistance to states, and elimination of public works projects

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How did the Great Depression affect the lives of farmers?

Crop prices increased and led to economic growth

Farmers became wealthy and prosperous

The Great Depression had no impact on farmers

Many farmers lost their land and livelihood due to drop in crop prices and widespread drought.

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