
Great Depression & Dust Bowl Quiz
Authored by Kiya Jones
Social Studies
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one major cause of the Dust Bowl?
Overfarming and drought
Rising ocean temperatures
Too much rainfall
Increased forest growth
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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