WorksheetsUnit 7 Great Depression, New Deal, & World War II Review
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which two factors led to an economic depression in Georgia before the Great Depression?
Prohibition and Disenfranchisement of African Americans
Child Labor Laws and Labor Strikes
Boll Weevil infestation and a significant drop in cotton prices
Terrible drought and the beginning of World War I
What impact did the series of droughts and the introduction of the Boll Weevil have on Georgia?
The demand for cotton went down and synthetic fabrics were used instead
The price of cotton increased and growing it became profitable again
Cotton became easier to grow and less people were needed to grow it
Farmers grew less cotton and some gave up farming altogether
What do the following all have in common?:
- Bank Failures
- Overproduction
- Stock Speculation
All are causes of the Great Depression
All are causes of World War I
All are causes of World War II
All are causes of the New South movement
The cycle in the image illustrates which cause of the Great Depression?
Bank Failure
Stock Market Crash
Reduction in Purchasing
Overproduction of Agriculture
Which democratic Georgia governor opposed Roosevelt's New Deal programs?
Carl Vinson
Eugene Talmadge
Tom Watson
Richard Russell
Why did the New Deal come later to Georgia than other states in the South?
President Roosevelt didn't like the state of Georgia
Governor Talmadge resisted federal involvement in state affairs
The programs created by the New Deal did not benefit Georgia citizens
Republicans were too powerful in Georgia and wouldn't support Roosevelt or the New Deal
The Agricultural Adjustment Act was meant to accomplish which of the following?
Bringing electricity to rural areas
Providing agricultural jobs for the urban poor
Providing jobs in construction and education
Raising the prices of staple crops by limiting supply
Which of the following were New Deal programs designed to help farmers? Select TWO
Agricultural Adjustment Act
Social Security Administration
Rural Electrification Act
Civilian Conservation Corps
Which of the following was a direct impact of the Civilian Conservation Corps?
Segregation in the South was reduced significantly
Retirement pay and benefits were finally provided to the elderly
Farmers were paid to not grow cotton and produce more food-based agriculture
More jobs were created for the building of public parks and roads, especially in Georgia
Which of the following identifies why the Agricultural Adjustment Act was unable to help African American farmers?
The AAA only paid farmers to not grow crops
Georgia farmers were reluctant to take money from the federal government
Eugene Talmadge kept the money meant for farmers and used it to fund his own projects
Sharecroppers and Tenant Farmers did not receive money from the federal government - the subsidies only went to landowners
Which New Deal program would provide benefits to the elderly, widows, and the disabled if they were unable to work?
Civilian Conservation Corps
Federal Deposit Insurance Commission
Rural Electrification Act
Social Security Administration
Which New Deal program is this picture advertising?
Civilian Conservation Corps
Federal Deposit Insurance Commission
Rural Electrification Act
Social Security Administration
Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of the Lend Lease program?
It lent our allies military aid and supplies
It sent military advisers into Europe to help with strategy
It provided agricultural products to the soldiers in Europe
It released top secret intelligence and confidential information to our allies
What was the United States' response to the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The US declared war on Japan
The US created the Lend-Lease Act
The US dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima
The US appealed to the UN to end World War II
Which of the following could have been said about Carl Vinson?
"The U.S. Air Force is as strong as it's ever been thanks to him."
"Atlanta is the city too busy to hate because we're busy building airports."
"If it weren't for him, our Navy would have never been able to defeat the Japanese."
"He stands up to FDR; when will the federal government learn not to get involved in state affairs?"
Which of the following is the role played by the Bell Bomber Plant in World War II?
Made many of the Liberty Ships used in the Pacific theater of World War II
Created passenger planes for the purpose of shipping cargo and mail across the US
Employed civilians in Marietta, GA and produced many of the warplanes used in World War II
Constructed the battleships in towns like Savannah and Brunswick that were used to fight against the Germans
How were the cities of Savannah and Brunswick important to Georgia and the war effort during World War II?
These cities were where the B-29 Bombers were built
These cities were where Georgia trained their infantry
These cities were where the majority of the Liberty Ships were built
These cities were the site of Franklin Roosevelt's second home and political headquarters
Which of the following correctly identifies the immediate impact of the war time industries in cities like Savannah, Brunswick, and Marietta?
The decrease in agricultural production caused people to move to Atlanta
The increase in agricultural production caused a population boom in these areas
The training camps built in these areas caused an increase in military personnel
The war materials constructed in these cities caused a boom in population and helped the economy
Which of the following is TRUE about FDR's ties to Georgia?
Roosevelt was loved by Georgians thanks to the New Deal and his frequent visits to Warm Springs
Roosevelt had to stop visiting Georgia after he contracted Polio in the state and was confined to a wheelchair
Roosevelt was unpopular in Georgia because his New Deal programs did little to help Georgia citizens
Roosevelt never visited Georgia but he was happy to hear that the New Deal had helped farmers in the state
Which of the following identifies how the New Deal had a lasting impact on Georgia?
Georgia's citizens were provided income tax relief
Roads, public buildings, and other federal facilities were constructed with New Deal programs and funding
The federal government provided the money to bring new industries to the state of Georgia
The federal minimum wage was repealed, allowing manufacturers to respond to supply and demand
Why was the Lend-Lease act adopted by the US in World War II?
In order to help the Allied nations fight against Hitler without the US actually entering the war
In order to help the Allied nations stop the spread of communism throughout Europe
In order to stimulate job growth and pull America out of the Great Depression
In order to remain neutral and support both the Allied and Axis powers during the war
Which of the following may have been Nazi Germany's opinion toward the US after the Lend-Lease Act allowed America to supply arms to Russia and Great Britain?
The US was interested in peace talks with the Axis powers
The US was trying to remain neutral with no favoritsm
The US was interested in profiting from the war
The US was actually taking sides with the Allies
