Which of the following did the American economy experience in the 1920s that led to massive cultural and social change?
VSC Unit 11 Review: Roaring 20s and Great Depression

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Recession
Depression
Bull Market
Boom
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The 1920s were known as the Roaring Twenties because of which of the following?
The rise of extremism in parts of the world such as the Soviet Union, Germany, and Japan led to a rapid military buildup in the United States
The rapid growth of the U.S. economy following World War I through the end of the decade
He encouraged US government spending to grow the economy
The U.S. economy moved from being centered around agriculture to being manufacturing based
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the Coolidge administration impact the US economy?
Tax cuts led to more consumer spending
He nationalized major industries to protect US jobs
He encouraged US government spending to grow the economy
An increase in public housing and unemployment benefits provided a safety net for unemployed Americans
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When the Great Depression began in 1929, what was the MOST COMMON economic belief supported by President Herbert Hoover?
Unemployed workers should receive federal unemployment benefits
An increase in defense spending would stimulate the economy
The economy would recover on its own
The government should assume control of industry
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why did so many banks fail at the onset of the Great Depression?
Too many investors tried to open new accounts
The stock market collapsed too slowly to collect on debts
Too many depositors tried to withdraw all their money out at once
The Federal Reserve put too much money in circulation
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following was a SIGNIFICANT cause of the Great Depression of the 1930s?
A decrease in protective tariffs had opened American business to competition from abroad
A wave of violent strikes paralyzed the major industries
Consumer goods were relatively inexpensive
Some banking policies were unsound and led to the overextension of credit
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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During the 1920s, installment buying, income inequality, and stock market speculation contributed to which of the following?
Decision to lower tariffs
Return of laissez-faire economic principles
Introduction of supply-side economics
Economic weaknesses that helped bring about the Great Depression
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