Great Depression Quiz

What year did the Stock Market Crash, marking the beginning of the Great Depression?

• 1925

• 1929

• 1931

• 1933

Which of the following was a major cause of the Great Depression?

• Increased spending on military

• A surplus of agricultural products

• The collapse of the banking system

• All of the above

What was the highest rate of unemployment during the Great Depression?

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

Which President introduced the New Deal to combat the Great Depression?

• Herbert Hoover

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

The Dust Bowl was a severe drought that affected which part of the United States?

• The Northeast

• The Midwest

• The Southern Plains

• The West Coast

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?

• Overproduction in industry and agriculture

• Stock market speculation

• High tariffs and war debts

• Rapid technological advancements

What was the main goal of the New Deal?

• To reduce government spending

• To provide immediate relief, recovery, and reform

• To increase tariffs on imported goods

• To privatize government-owned companies

Which of the following programs was part of the New Deal?

• The Federal Reserve Act

• The Social Security Act

• The National Industrial Recovery Act

• Both B and C

How did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 affect banks?

• Banks gained more customers

• Banks suffered due to the loss of investments

• Banks lowered interest rates

• Banks increased their reserves

What was one effect of the Dust Bowl?

• Increased agricultural production

• Migration of people to the West

• Improved soil fertility

• Decreased unemployment