Causes of the Great Depression
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Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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Michael Brannaka
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What characterized the period known as the Roaring Twenties?
Economic decline and social conservatism
Post-war recession and strict moral codes
Economic prosperity, cultural change, and social liberation
Global trade stagnation and widespread poverty
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the introduction of the Ford Model T and the moving assembly line impact the American economy?
It led to increased unemployment due to automation.
It made cars more expensive and exclusive.
It enabled mass production, making cars inexpensive and accessible to the masses.
It caused a decline in other industries as resources shifted to car manufacturing.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
By how much did the US stock market increase between 1921 and 1929?
Doubled
Tripled
Quadrupled
Increased sixfold
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was identified as the primary cause of the Great Depression, beyond the stock market crash?
Excessive government spending and high taxes.
Banks extending too many bad loans and speculating excessively.
A sudden decrease in consumer demand for essential goods.
Lack of international trade agreements.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event triggered the initial bank run on the Bank of the United States in New York City?
A false rumor about the bank refusing to sell a stock.
A sudden drop in the stock market.
A government order to close the bank.
A major natural disaster.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a direct consequence of deflation in an economy?
Increased consumer spending.
Encouraged investment.
Worsened debt burden.
Rising wages and income.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary outcome of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act passed by President Hoover in 1930?
It significantly boosted global trade for the US.
It led to retaliatory tariffs from other countries, causing global trade to plummet.
It successfully protected US farmers and industries without international repercussions.
It encouraged other nations to adopt similar protectionist policies without affecting US exports.
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