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WorksheetsGreat Depression, New Deal & WWII
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 24mins
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1.
One of the biggest blows to South Carolina’s economy came from the boll weevil. How did the boll weevil cause so much damage in South Carolina during the 1920s?
a)
It ruined entire textile mills by laying eggs in the machines.
b)
It carried diseases like smallpox and influenza.
c)
It destroyed thousands of buildings by feeding off the wood used to build the walls.
d)
It destroyed much of the state’s cotton crop.
2.
Despite widespread poverty in South Carolina, the 1920s was a time when literature and the arts flourished. Many South Carolinians, such as DuBose Heyward and Julia Peterkin, achieved national fame for their work. This movement is referred to as:
a)
Cultural Revolution
b)
Southern Literary Renaissance
c)
"Lost Cause" Years
d)
Progressive Era
3.
During the Great Depression, one person’s struggles often contributed to the struggles of another. For example, which of the following best explains why a country store might suffer when local farmers lose their jobs?
a)
The unemployed farmers have too much time on their hands, so they begin sitting around the country store.
b)
The unemployed farmers get angry and shut the store down.
c)
The unemployed farmers stop buying things, so the store stops making money.
d)
The unemployed farmers find other places to shop.
4.
Thousands of Americans lost their jobs during the Great Depression. Which of the following best explains why being unemployed was so devastating during this time?
a)
Jobs helped Americans keep busy, which helped them keep their minds off of the Great Depression.
b)
Jobs helped Americans earn money to buy food, clothing, and shelter.
c)
Jobs helped Americans meet new people.
d)
Jobs helped Americans spend their time wisely.
5.
Funding for the Santee Cooper projects was provided during the Great Depression as part of President Roosevelt’s New Deal. The Santee Cooper project did which of the following?
a)
Built new libraries, hospitals, and schools.
b)
Funding the construction of state office buildings.
c)
Provided electricity to South Carolina residents.
d)
Created state parks and protected natural forests.
6.
What was the purpose of President Franklin Roosevelt’s “New Deal”?
a)
To create jobs and help the economy during the Great Depression.
b)
To help small farmers purchase new equipment.
c)
To end racial tensions in the South.
d)
To give the southern states a new image, and improve their relationship with the North.
7.
The Civilian Conservation Corps was a New Deal program that greatly benefited South Carolina. The Civilian Conservation Corps did which of the following?
a)
Brought electricity to rural farmers.
b)
Employed writers to transcribe historical documents.
c)
Constructed new parks and national forests.
d)
Established benefits for disabled and retired citizens.
8.
President Franklin Roosevelt issued his New Deal to help pull the nation out of the Great Depression. In what way did the New Deal help South Carolina the most?
a)
The New Deal helped textile mills sell their products in more areas across the nation.
b)
The New Deal helped churches distribute food to those suffering the most from the Great Depression.
c)
The New Deal helped farmers grow more cotton and sell it at a higher price.
d)
The New Deal created several projects that employed thousands of South Carolina residents.
9.
As the Great Depression stretched on, many of Franklin Roosevelt’s early supporters stared to become critical of his New Deal. Which of the following is a strong argument against the New Deal?
a)
It costs too much money and gives too much authority to the federal government.
b)
It is supported only by the richest people in America, not the working class.
c)
It does not have any programs to help the poor people in America.
d)
It has not created any new jobs for American citizens.
10.
Which of the following statements is true about Franklin Roosevelt’s time in office as President of the United States?
a)
Roosevelt was elected to four terms, and served in office longer than any other president.
b)
Roosevelt was very popular president, but he could only be elected twice because of the two-term limit.
c)
Roosevelt’s “New Deal” did not go over well with the American public, so he served only one term in office.
d)
Roosevelt was very popular, but he died in office after serving less than a full term.
11.
At the start of his presidency, Franklin Roosevelt used the radio to speak to the American people and keep them calm during the New Deal. These speeches became known as his:
a)
Diplomatic Discussions.
b)
Stump Speeches.
c)
Inaugural Addresses.
d)
Fireside Chats.
12.
While many of the agencies that were part of the New Deal were known as Alphabet Agencies, President Roosevelt’s overall plan to get the country out of the Great Depression was known as the New Deal and could be summed up by the 3 R’s which stood for:
a)
Reduction, Re-usage, Recycling
b)
Reading, Riding, Re-spending
c)
Roosevelt, Roosevelt, Roosevelt
d)
Relief, Recovery, Reform
13.
Which of the following South Carolina women played an important role in politics by serving as an adviser to President Franklin D. Roosevelt?
a)
Julia Peterkin
b)
Mary Boykin Chesnut
c)
Mary McLeod Bethune
d)
Eliza Pinckney
14.
Which President stated: “I pledge you—I pledge myself to a new deal for the American People”?
a)
Theodore Roosevelt
b)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
c)
Harry S Truman
d)
Herbert Hoover
15.
Which of the following New Deal programs aided the textile industry by setting a minimum wage, ending child labor under 16, and recognizing the right of workers to form a Union?
a)
Public Works Administration (PWA)
b)
National Recovery Administration (NRA)
c)
Civilian Works Administration (CWA)
d)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
16.
During the 1930s, this South Carolina politician vocally opposed the New Deal, claiming that it gave the federal government too much power:
a)
“Cotton Ed” Smith
b)
Richard Manning
c)
James F. Byrnes
d)
Mary McLeod Bethune
17.
All of the following were effects of the Great Depression in South Carolina EXCEPT:
a)
Banks failed.
b)
Textile mills closed.
c)
Unemployment decreased.
d)
Farmers lost their land.
18.
All of the following are ways that Mary McLeod Bethune contributed to society during the 1930s EXCEPT:
a)
She was an educator and a civil rights leader.
b)
She was the first black woman to hold public office in South Carolina.
c)
She served as part of FDR’s “Black Cabinet."
d)
She directed the Negro Division of the National Youth Association.
19.
James F. Byrnes was a politician from South Carolina who became influential in national affairs. He was often referred to as Franklin Roosevelt’s “Assistant President” (due to his being one of Roosevelt’s most trusted advisors. Which of the following describes Byrnes contributions during World War II?
a)
He was the leader of American forces for the D-Day invasion.
b)
He was the leader of the Manhattan Project, which developed the first atomic bomb.
c)
He helped in getting the Lend-Lease plan through Congress and served as the director of war mobilization.
d)
He served as the Commanding General of Fort Jackson where many soldiers trained for the war.
20.
During World War II, South Carolina’s textile industry helped provide soldiers with uniforms and backpacks. Which of the following describes the other major contributions of South Carolina during World War II?
a)
South Carolina had more soldiers to enlist in the military than any other state.
b)
South Carolina housed many of the nation’s military bases.
c)
South Carolina purchased most the airplanes used during the war.
d)
South Carolina manufactured thousands of weapons for soldiers to use.
21.
South Carolina was home to many training facilities during World War II. Which of the following was a group that trained in Columbia to fly bombing missions over Tokyo?
a)
The Doolittle Raiders.
b)
The Luftwaffe.
c)
The Tuskegee Airmen.
d)
The Silent Squadron.
22.
Which of the following events helped spark the economy in the United States and end the Great Depression once and for all?
a)
The repeal of Prohibition.
b)
World War I.
c)
World War II.
d)
The Stock Market Crash.
23.
Which of the following BEST describes the impact made by the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II?
a)
They bombed military targets in Germany prior to D-Day.
b)
They became commanding officers to the bomber pilots leading up to D-Day.
c)
They caused race riots in Alabama because they refused to follow the rules of segregation.
d)
They escorted bombers in their attacks over Germany leading up to D-Day.
24.
What connection did the Doolittle Raiders have to South Carolina?
a)
All of the men who participated were from South Carolina.
b)
The planes used by the Raiders were made in South Carolina.
c)
The men trained for the mission in Columbia.
d)
The Doolittle Raiders had no connection to South Carolina.
25.
All of the following were ways that World War II affected South Carolina’s economy EXCEPT:
a)
The war caused a decrease in the demand for textile goods.
b)
The war caused an increase in the demand for textile goods.
c)
Farmers had more markets for their crops.
d)
Wages increased for factory workers.
26.
The textile mills in South Carolina proved to be very important to the war effort during World War II. Which of the following best explains the reason why?
a)
The textile mills encouraged employees to join the Army by continuing to pay soldiers while they were sent off to fight the war.
b)
The textile mills contained lots of heavy machinery, which was given to the Army and turned into weapons.
c)
The textile mills created clothing, sheets, backpacks, and other textile supplies for the American soldiers.
d)
The textile mills led charity driv.es and donated money to the war effort
27.
What was the Lend-Lease program?
a)
A way to provide materials to the Allied countries during WWII while allowing the US to remain neutral.
b)
A way to provide materials to the Axis countries during WWII while allowing the US to remain neutral.
c)
A way to participate in WWII by allowing our military fighting force to be borrowed by Great Britain.
d)
A way for the US to buy materials from Great Britain to help us fight against Germany.
28.
South Carolina benefited economically from World War II in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
a)
An expansion of military bases and training facilities for the US military.
b)
Textile mills closed so their employees could join the Army.
c)
Returning veterans used the GI Bill to get an education or start new businesses.
d)
Out of work citizens found employment due to increased production in the mills.
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