Exploring the Global Consequences of the Great Depression

What was one of the most widespread economic disasters in history?

• The Cold War

• The Great Depression

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

How did the Great Depression transform the role of the federal government in the U.S.?

• It privatized many government functions

• It had no impact on government roles

• It led to more government intervention

• It reduced government intervention

What was a significant consequence of the Great Depression on international economic institutions?

• They remained the same

• They were reduced in number

• They were abolished

• They increased in number

What economic conditions did Italy face after World War I?

• Economic prosperity

• Stable economy

• High inflation, strikes, and food shortages

• Decreased unemployment

What was the value of the German mark compared to the U.S. dollar by November 1923?

• 83,600 reichsmarks

• 4.2 trillion reichsmarks

• 1.2 million reichsmarks

• 8.9 reichsmarks

What event in October 1929 significantly impacted the global economy?

• The U.S. stock market crash

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The beginning of World War II

• The end of World War I

What was a direct consequence of the U.S. stock market crash on the global economy?

• Economic prosperity

• Increased global trade

• General economic misery

• Stabilized financial markets

Who did the American people turn to for solutions during the Great Depression?

• The federal government

• Private corporations

• Foreign governments

• State governments

What was one of the key components of FDR's New Deal?

• Increasing federal jobs programs

• Reducing federal jobs programs

• Privatizing public services

• Eliminating federal regulations

What was the outcome of the 1937 Supreme Court case involving the National Labor Relations Board?

• The federal government could not regulate working conditions

• The decision was postponed

• The federal government could regulate working conditions

• The case was dismissed