Great Depression and New Deal

What happened on "Black Tuesday," October 29th, 1929?

• The U.S. Housing Market crashed

• The U.S. Stock Market Crashed

• The U.S. Banking System collapsed

• The U.S. entered WWII

During the Great Depression, expressions such as "Hoovervilles" and "Hoover Blankets" showed that President Hoover

• wanted to help the American public.

• was well liked by most Americans.

• was not liked by most Americans.

• really wanted to be a home designer instead of President.

The Dust Bowl affected which group of people?

• People living in tenements

• West Coast fisherman

• Plantation owners in the South

• Farmers on the Great Plains

What were two major causes of the Dust Bowl?

• Deforestation and the construction of railroads

• Over-Farming and severe drought

• Overpopulation and migration to cities.

• Strip mining and toxic waste dumping

What was the name of the FDR's plan to get America out of the Depression?

• The Great Society

• The New Deal

• The Square Deal

• Wilson's 14 points

Which of the following events was used by FDR in his 100 days to fix the U.S. Banking System?

• Fireside Chats

• The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

• Social Security Act

• Bank Holidays

What term is given to explain when President Roosevelt used the radio to connect with Americans in their homes?

• Bank Holidays

• Fireside Chats

• Radio Updates

• State of Union Addresses

Which of the following New Deal Programs was intended to watch over the U.S. Stock Market even to this day?

• Federal Deposit Insurance Corportaion (FDIC)

• Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

• Security and Exchange Commission (SEC)

• Works Program Administration (WPA)

Which of the following New Deal Programs was created to restore confidence in the U.S. Banking system by insuring deposits up to $250,000 and is still around today?

• Federal Emergency Relief Act (FERA)

• Social Security Act (SSA)

• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

• The Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC)

The lasting impact of Roosevelt's New Deal is that it

• allows the Federal Government to control businesses.

• strengthened the rights of women and African Americans.

• increased unemployment in the U.S.

• changed the role of the U.S. government by increasing it's size and power