The New Deal and The 1930s Test

In what ways did Franklin D. Roosevelt's and Herbert Hoover's approaches to solving the problems of the Great Depression differ?

• FDR created the New Deal, making the government bigger.

• Hoover based his approach on volunteerism.

• Their approaches were similar.

Which illness left Franklin D. Roosevelt paralyzed from the waist down?

• cancer

• polio

• yellow fever

• tuberculosis

During the Great Depression, FDR declared a 'bank holiday' to inspect the ___________ and restore public confidence in the financial system.

• factories

• banks

• railroads

• insurance companies

FDR grew up in a wealthy family and was an only child.

• True

• False

Before becoming President, FDR gained political experience by serving as Assistant Secretary of the Navy and as governor.

• True

• False

Which legislative action was taken to restore confidence in banks during the financial crisis?

• establish the Tennessee Valley Authority

• enact the Emergency Banking Bill

• reject the Bonus Army's demands

• approve the Civilian Conservation Corps

In what ways did the Federal Art Project contribute to American society during the Great Depression, aside from offering employment to artists?

• It promoted national identity and made art accessible to the public during challenging times

• It forced artists to work only in government buildings

• It discouraged creativity among artists

• It eliminated private art galleries across the country

How did the widespread adoption of radios between 1935 and 1940 reflect changes in American lifestyles during the Great Depression?

• Americans were turning away from news and information

• People were looking for inexpensive ways to stay informed and entertained

• Radio broadcasts were mandatory for all households

• Americans were spending more on luxury goods

What was one major effect of the introduction of sound in movies during the 1930s?

• It caused all films to be made in color

• It allowed actors with strong voices to become stars

• It made movies shorter in length

• It led to the end of movie theaters

What does the popularity of weekly movie attendance among Americans in the late 1930s suggest about the impact of cinema during the Great Depression?

• Movie theaters were used for government announcements

• Most Americans could not afford entertainment

• Cinema served as a major form of relief and distraction

• People were forced to attend movies by law