WorksheetsThe Great Depression
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This excerpt is from
a)
Huey Long's "Share Our Wealth" Platform.
b)
Herbert Hoover's introduction of the RFC.
c)
Eleanor Roosevelt's acceptance of the Noble Peace Prize.
d)
FDR's First Inaugural Address.
2.
Which of the following provided federal government assistance to farmers?
a)
CCC
b)
WPA
c)
AAA
d)
LOL
3.
A distinguishing feature between the most prominent labor unions, the A.F.L. and the C.I.O. emphasized
a)
credit unions
b)
industrial unions
c)
less militant tactics
d)
achieving goals through political action - a third party
4.
Before winning the presidency in 1932, FDR had twice been elected
a)
Governor of California
b)
Governor of New York
c)
Mayor of Boston
d)
Mayor of New York City
5.
The programs of Dr. Francis E. Townsend, Father Charles Coughlin, and Senator Huey Long manifested
a)
a repudiation of the welfare state concept
b)
widespread popular support for the cautious and practical spirit of the New Deal
c)
a desire among some elements of the population to return to traditional American values
d)
a desire among some elements of the population to adopt more radical solutions to the nation's ills
6.
Three of the following statements accurately describe or characterize the condition of African Americans and their relationship to the New Deal. Which is the EXCEPTION?
a)
The number of blacks in federal jobs increased during the New Deal.
b)
FDR regularly consulted black leaders for advice on black affairs.
c)
Blacks benefited significantly more than whites from virtually all New Deal legislation.
d)
Many blacks shifted their traditional support from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party during the Depression era.
7.
The Great Depression
a)
was expected and many Americans had planned for it.
b)
caused most Americans to favor radical politics.
c)
affected the upper and lower classes, but left the middle class largely untouched.
d)
None of the answers are correct.
8.
Which of the following is an accurate evaluation of the New Deal?
a)
It single-handedly pulled the U.S. out of the Depression.
b)
It was a successful revolution that achieved the goal of guaranteeing equal opportunity and social justice.
c)
It was a modest success; but, not an overwhelming victory.
d)
It was clearly socialist in intent and effect.
9.
Which of the following is an accurate evaluation of the New Deal?
a)
It single-handedly pulled the U.S. out of the Depression.
b)
It was a successful revolution that achieved the goal of guaranteeing equal opportunity and social justice.
c)
It was a modest success; but, not an overwhelming victory.
d)
It was clearly socialist in intent and effect.
10.
What event is this cartoon referring to?
a)
The effects of the Dust Bowl
b)
Saturation
c)
The result of Banks' involvement in speculation
d)
The Stock Market Crash
11.
Which of the following New Deal programs would be most helpful to an unemployed singer during the Depression?
a)
CCC
b)
WPA
c)
NRA
d)
IB
12.
Which of the following New Deal programs or laws would be most helpful to a factory worker that wanted to join a union but was afraid that he would lose his job if he did so.
a)
Wagner Act
b)
Fair Labor Standards Act
c)
FDIC
d)
ICUP
13.
What is the message conveyed in this cartoon?
a)
FDR used a system of trail and error to mend the economy.
b)
Congress and the President were unable to cope with the Great Depression.
c)
FDR always followed the recommendations of Congress.
d)
The President and Congress constantly fought over Depression era programs.
14.
Three of the following are provided for in the 1935 Social Security Act that created federal or federal-state welfare programs. Which is the EXCEPTION?
a)
a national health insurance program
b)
retirement benefits
c)
unemployment benefits
d)
aid to dependent children
15.
Which New Deal agency does this poster refer to?
a)
WTF
b)
WPA
c)
AAA
d)
NRA
16.
Which of the following was NOT one of FDR's three main goals in fighting the depression?
a)
Recovery
b)
Relief
c)
Regulation
d)
Reform
17.
Which group had already begun to suffer economically before the Depression began?
a)
businessmen
b)
stock brokers
c)
farmers
d)
bankers
18.
The novel of the 1930s which focused attention on destitute western farmers was
a)
John Dos Passos's The USA Trilogy
b)
John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath
c)
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
d)
Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises
19.
FDR's first decisive action during the 100 Days was
a)
ending Prohibition
b)
cooling off the banks by declaring a national bank holiday
c)
packing the Supreme Court
d)
taking the nation off the gold standard
20.
1. Members of the _____________ participated in a sit down strike until General Motors agreed to recognize them
a)
WPA
b)
UAW
c)
NHS
d)
NLRB
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