WorksheetsUnit 10: Great Depression and WW2
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This natural disaster served to worsen the effects of the Great Depression on Farmers in the Midwest
a)
Tornados
b)
Dust Bowl
c)
Black Tuesday
d)
Hurricanes
2.
The President who was mostly blamed for worsening the Great Depression
a)
Roosevelt
b)
Eisenhower
c)
Hoover
d)
Jefferson
3.
The name given to the programs enforced by FDR to ensure relief, recovery and reform.
a)
Stock Market
b)
Great Depression
c)
Margin
d)
New Deal
4.
Programs that were put into place to ensure the causes of the Great Depression were addressed and corrected to ensure the Depression would not happen again
a)
Relief
b)
Recovery
c)
Reform
5.
On October 29, 1929 share prices on the New York Stock Exchange completely collapsed and partially caused the Great Depression.
a)
Black Thursday
b)
Black Tuesday
c)
Black Friday
d)
Black Sunday
6.
A time in America following the roaring 20's where America experience rising unemployment that did not end until the onset of World War II.
a)
New Deal
b)
Roaring 20's
c)
Great Depression
d)
Cold War
7.
What percentage of Americans were unemployed in 1933?
a)
25%
b)
35%
c)
50%
d)
2%
8.
What economic impact did the Dust Bowl have on farmers and cattle ranchers?
a)
They both struggled financially due to their crops being ruined
b)
They both struggled due to the Stock Market crashing
c)
They both sold more products due to the demand for crops increasing
9.
The falling of the _________ was the main reason why the Great Depression began
a)
stock market
b)
soldiers
c)
deported goods
10.
economic depression
a)
a period of great wealth in a countries economy
b)
a period of stable market non-volatility no highs nor lows.
c)
a period of economic uncertainty where stock brokers appear sad and upset
d)
a period of economic decline characterized by high unemployment, high prices, & a lack of production
11.
drought
a)
a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water resulting from this
b)
a period of severe flooding that greatly damaged the agriculture of the U.S.
c)
monsoon related devastation in an area
d)
to be dragged out before a group to be persecuted
12.
What is the best definition of a “boom and bust cycle"?
a)
A period of business growth followed by a period of industry failures
b)
a period of low profits followed by a large growth in industry
c)
a period of high unemployment followed by a growth period
d)
a period of industrial growth leading to higher employment
13.
What was true of Texas women during the 1940s?
a)
More women entered the work force than even before
b)
Women lost the right to vote in many areas in Texas
c)
Women joined the military and fought in combat for the first time
d)
Jane McCallum became the first woman governor of Texas
14.
What effect did WW2 have on the Texas economy?
a)
The economy declined due to depression
b)
The war created huge economic growth
c)
Military camps closed throughout the state
d)
The oil industry reduced its production
15.
Which 3 countries made up the Axis powers?
a)
USA, England, Russia
b)
Sweden, Germany, Denmark
c)
Italy, Russia, Austria
d)
Italy, Germany, Japan
16.
The Allies consisted of....
a)
Japan, Germany, USA
b)
America, France, Australia
c)
USA, Russia, Britain
d)
Germany, China, Hawaii
17.
WW2 marked the end of what?
a)
The Cold War
b)
The Dust Bowl
c)
The Great Depression
18.
This sailor worked on a ship as a cook, but when his ship was attacked at Pearl Harbor, he fired an anti-aircraft gun and helped take care of the wounded. He received the Navy Cross for his bravery.
a)
Dorie Miller
b)
Audie Murphy
c)
Silvestre Herrera
d)
James Earl Rudder
19.
The following image represents what change for Texas women during the World Wars.
a)
Women were drafted to fight in the armed forces.
b)
Women were given the right to vote if they fought in the war.
c)
Women entered the workforce while men served int eh military.
d)
Unemployment rates increased.
20.
What event caused the USA to become involved in WW2?
a)
Election of Hitler as German president
b)
Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor
c)
Mexico becoming part of the German Alliance
d)
Spread of communism
21.
What makes the best title for the following list:
1- Bank failures
2- Stock market crash
3- Over-production of goods
4- Debt from consumer credit
1- Bank failures
2- Stock market crash
3- Over-production of goods
4- Debt from consumer credit
a)
Causes of the Great Depression
b)
Effects of the Great Depression
c)
Increase in agricultural production
d)
Decrease in agricultural production
22.
To spread ideas and statements for the purpose of promoting one sided views is called--.
a)
fascism
b)
half-tracks
c)
appeasement
d)
propaganda
23.
Which conclusion is supported by data in the maps?
a)
Dust storms caused the Dust Bowl.
b)
Dust storms were most severe west of the Dust Bowl.
c)
The Dust Bowl extended from Texas to North Dakota.
d)
Dust storms affected a large part of Texas.
24.
Which statement accurately describes the role of Texas during WW2?
a)
Texas refused to allow prisoner-of-war camps during the war
b)
Texas oil fueled airplanes, tanks, and trucks during the war
c)
Women stayed home because it was too dangerous to help with the war effort
d)
Agriculture was more important to the Texas economy than other industries
25.
In a market economy, who decides on the prices of goods and services?
a)
government
b)
buyers and sellers
c)
firms
d)
local leaders
26.
For the law of demand, as price rises, what happens to quantity demanded?
a)
it goes up
b)
it goes down
c)
it stays the same
d)
it is not effected
27.
For the law of supply, as price rises, what happens to quantity supplied?
a)
it goes up
b)
it goes down
c)
it stays the same
d)
it is not effected
28.
Generally speaking, the lower the price, the greater the quantity demand.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
An economic system in which businesses compete against one another free of government control
a)
Socialism
b)
Free Enterprise
c)
Product
d)
Marketing
30.
Shanty Towns, where people who lost their homes lived
a)
Suburbs
b)
Uptown
c)
Hooverville's
d)
FDResorts
31.
Which group suffered most in the Dust Bowl?
a)
unskilled laborers
b)
industrial workers
c)
farmers
32.
While the stock market did not impact Texas greatly, low prices in _________ and _________ hurt the Texas economy.
a)
cotton, oil
b)
cattle, cotton
c)
corn, broccoli
d)
eggs, bacon, grits, sausage
33.
_____ is known for organizing the WAC (Women's Army Corps).
a)
Chester Nimitz.
b)
Oveta Culp Hobby
c)
Dorie Miller.
d)
Audie Murphy.
34.
How did Oveta Culp Hobby contribute to the war effort?
a)
Female pilot to serve in combat in U.S.
b)
Organized the Women's Army Corps.
c)
Founded Women's Airfare Service Pilots.
d)
Earned Navy Cross for heroism.
35.
What was the main reason the U.S. enter World War II?
a)
Britain declared war on Germany
b)
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
c)
Japan's conquests China and Indonesia
d)
Formation of the axis powers
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