The Great Depression: Causes, Effects, and Responses

What was a major cause of the Great Depression in the United States?

• The rapid expansion of the technology sector

• A significant drop in farm prices

• A surplus of consumer goods

• The introduction of the New Deal

How did the stock market crash of 1929 impact the Great Depression?

• It signaled the end of the Great Depression

• It had little to no effect on the economy

• It was a major cause that led to the Great Depression

• It helped the economy recover by encouraging investment

What was the impact of the Great Depression on American society?

• Increased employment in the manufacturing sector

• A significant rise in the standard of living

• High unemployment and homelessness

• Expansion of the middle class

Which New Deal program was designed to provide relief to the elderly and unemployed?

• The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

• The Social Security Act

• The National Recovery Administration (NRA)

• The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

What was the Dust Bowl?

• A series of financial regulations

• A nickname for the stock market crash

• A severe drought and series of dust storms in the central United States

• A New Deal program for farmers

How did the U.S. government respond to the banking crisis during the Great Depression?

• By closing all banks permanently

• By implementing the Glass-Steagall Act

• By removing the gold standard

• By increasing interest rates

What role did overproduction play in the Great Depression?

• It led to a decrease in prices and profits, contributing to economic decline

• It boosted the economy by increasing exports

• It had no significant impact on the economy

• It increased consumer spending and ended the depression

Which of the following was a goal of the New Deal?

• To reduce government intervention in the economy

• To promote free trade internationally

• To provide relief, recovery, and reform in response to the Great Depression

• To privatize government-owned companies

What effect did the Great Depression have on global economies?

• It had little impact outside the United States

• It led to economic booms in Europe and Asia

• It caused worldwide economic downturns

• It encouraged the adoption of the gold standard globally

Which program aimed to employ young men in rural projects like reforestation and road construction?

• Works Progress Administration (WPA)

• Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

• Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)

• Social Security Administration (SSA)