Exploring Key Concept 7.1: America from 1890 to 1945

This video covers key concepts from APUSH period 7, focusing on industrialization, urbanization, and the New Deal. It discusses the transformation of the U.S. economy and society, the role of progressive reforms, and the impact of FDR's New Deal. The video also provides test tips and highlights important questions for students to consider.

What was a major effect of large-scale industrialization mentioned in the video?

• Increase in agricultural jobs

• Decrease in urban populations

• Struggles in governmental adaptation

• Reduction in economic uncertainty

Which innovation significantly lowered the cost of goods in the early 20th century?

• Electricity

• Assembly line

• Telegraph

• Internet

What was a key reason for the migration from rural areas to cities in the 1920s?

• Decreased job opportunities in cities

• Increased agricultural demand

• Lower cost of living in rural areas

• Job opportunities in urban factories

What did the FDIC guarantee for bank customers?

• Government ownership of banks

• Unlimited withdrawals

• Insurance on deposits up to a certain amount

• High interest rates on savings

Who were the primary participants in progressive reforms?

• Rural farm owners

• Corporate executives

• Urban middle-class women

• Industrial workers

Which amendment allowed for the direct election of Senators, a reform during the Progressive Era?

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What was a major goal of the New Deal's Agricultural Adjustment Act?

• To import more agricultural goods

• To export more agricultural goods

• To reduce the production of crops

• To increase the production of crops

Which program was created to provide jobs to the unemployed during the Great Depression?

• National Recovery Administration

• Civilian Conservation Corps

• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

• Securities and Exchange Commission

What was the primary focus of the Securities and Exchange Commission established during the New Deal?

• To regulate agricultural standards

• To oversee educational reforms

• To manage national parks

• To regulate the stock market and prevent fraud

What was a significant social impact of the New Deal on American voting patterns?

• Decreased voter turnout

• Shift of African Americans to the Democratic Party

• Increased support for the Republican Party

• Increased support for third parties