Great Depression & Dust Bowl Quiz

What was one major cause of the Dust Bowl?

• Overfarming and drought

• Rising ocean temperatures

• Too much rainfall

• Increased forest growth

How did overplowing contribute to the Dust Bowl?

• It helped crops grow faster.

• It removed the grasses that held the soil in place.

• It made the soil richer.

• It allowed more water to reach plant roots.

Which of the following made the Dust Bowl worse?

• Farmers switching to new crops

• The government preventing farming

• Strong winds and dry conditions

• Increased population in the Great Plains

What was a major cause of the Great Depression?

• Overproduction of goods and stock market speculation

• Too much government spending on farming

• High wages for all workers

• A sudden increase in the economy

What event in 1929 is often considered the start of the Great Depression?

• The Dust Bowl

• The Stock Market Crash

• The end of World War I

• The construction of the Hoover Dam

Why did many banks fail during the Great Depression?

• People rushed to withdraw their money all at once.

• Banks gave out too much free money.

• Farmers stopped taking loans.

• The government shut them all down.

How did the Dust Bowl contribute to the Great Depression?

• It made farming more profitable.

• It forced many farmers into poverty and debt.

• It created more jobs in rural areas.

• It increased the demand for farm workers.

What was the main cause of massive unemployment during the Great Depression?

• Businesses shutting down and laying off workers

• Increased farm production

• People refusing to work

• The discovery of new jobs in cities

How did the loss of farmland affect American farmers?

• They had to buy more land.

• Many were forced to abandon their farms and move west.

• It made them wealthier because crops became more expensive.

• They began to mine for gold instead.

What role did dust storms play in the Dust Bowl?

• They created fertile soil for crops.

• They destroyed crops and made farming nearly impossible.

• They cooled temperatures in the Midwest.

• They helped farmers move their crops to market.