W 15 Great Depression Impact Quiz

What year did the Great Depression start?

• 1929

• 1935

• 1919

• 1941

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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

• Increased production of consumer goods

• Stock market crash

• Decrease in military spending

• Rise in global temperatures

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was a common theme depicted in Great Depression political cartoons?

• Technological advancements

• Economic inequality

• Foreign policy successes

• Environmental conservation

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How did the Great Depression impact American society in terms of employment?

• Unemployment rates decreased

• Unemployment rates increased

• More overseas jobs were created

• Employment rates remained stable

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Which effect of the Great Depression is reflected by widespread bank failures?

• Increased investment in technology

• Loss of personal savings

• Growth in agricultural production

• Improvement in healthcare services

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Which group was disproportionately affected by the Great Depression in terms of unemployment?

• Urban factory workers

• Rural farm owners

• Government employees

• International businessmen

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What is a direct effect of the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression?

• Increased urbanization

• Improved agricultural techniques

• Mass migration from affected areas

• Rise in imported food products

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The stock market crash of 1929 is generally associated with-

• the worldwide, global Great Depression

• The Russian Revolutions

• High tariffs

• Under-inflation

Migrant farmers from Oklahoma

• Hooverville

• Okies

• Economy

• Soup Kitchens

• Dust Bowl

Which of the following best completes this graphic organizer?

• Increase in consumer spending

• Overspeculation in the stock market

• Decrease in military spending

• Government subsidization of agriculture