Great Depression Review

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Which is a characteristic of the 1930s? Options: time of increased power to states, time of interventionist foreign policies, time of economic depression, time of the Civil Rights Movement

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time of economic depression

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Which of the following caused the Great Depression? overspeculation in the stock market, decrease in military spending, increased consumer spending, government subsidization of farming

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overspeculation in the stock market

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Which of these most caused the Dust Bowl? flooding and deforestation, severe heat and suburban development, high winds and railroad construction, drought and poor farming techniques

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drought and poor farming techniques

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Why were Mexicans deported under repatriation?

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to reduce job competition

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What is the outcome of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff?

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it led to a decrease in worldwide trade

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What is an effect of the Great Depression?

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high unemployment and home foreclosures

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How was entertainment affected by the Great Depression?

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Art and literature reflected the common sufferings of people.

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What is the main function of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?

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It protected personal savings in the event of bank failure.

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What is the main function of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?

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It protects investors from stock market fraud.

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Which of the following is an argument against FDR's plan to pack the Supreme Court? Options: The plan gave the executive branch too much power, The plan threatened popular sovereignty, The plan interfered with the Senate's powers, The plan took too much power away from the states

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The plan gave the executive branch too much power