History B L3 ab

What were American households using to store perishable food by the end of the 1800s?

• Shelves

• Cupboards

• Iceboxes

• Refrigerators

What was a popular meal during the 1920s?

• Sushi

• Tacos

• Chili

• Pizza

What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?

• The Moon Landing

• The Stock Market Crash of 1929

• The American Civil War

• The Industrial Revolution

What did President Hoover promise in his 1928 presidential bid?

• A chicken for every pot

• A car for every family

• A house for every citizen

• A job for every worker

What did Congress pass in 1930 that worsened the economic situation?

• The Economic Recovery Act

• The Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act

• The Trade Expansion Act

• The Great Depression Act

What was a common sight in urban areas during the Great Depression?

• Mansions

• Shopping malls

• Bread lines

• Luxury cars

What was the phenomenon that affected the Great Plains during the Depression?

• The Dust Bowl

• The Hurricane

• The Rainforest

• The Snowstorm

What did many farmers resort to during the Depression?

• Starting new businesses

• Traveling the world

• Selling their land

• Investing in stocks

What did the Bonus Army consist of?

• Marines

• Air Force pilots

• Navy sailors

• World War I veterans

What did President Hoover do in response to the Bonus Army's protest?

• Sent tear gas

• Provided shelter

• Issued bonuses

• Gave speeches