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WorksheetsUnit 9 WWI to the Depression
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 29mins
All of these terms are associated with what conflict?
World War I
World War II
the Korean War
the Spanish-American War
Which of these was a reason for the collapse of the American economy which led to the Great Depression?
Foreign governments began to boycott American-made goods.
Government control of the economy led to severe inflation.
Taxes were too high to support unemployment claims and social security payments.
The boom of the 1920's rested on a weak foundation since the prosperity was not enjoyed by all economic groups.
An obvious defect in the United States' banking system that was exposed during the Great Depression was
excessive government regulation of banks.
the federal government's ownership of banks.
an excessive amount of currency in circulation.
the lack of protection for funds deposited by individuals in banks.
This cartoon appeared in 1916. The topic of the cartoon is
the reason for the start of World War I.
the success of US submarines in World War I.
the military alliance between Germany and Mexico.
the attitude in the US towards submarine warfare in World War I.
Which of these was the basic idea of the New Deal?
the Supreme Court is responsible to the executive branch
Energy production should be solely the concern of private enterprise
States’ rights have priority over rights of the federal government
the federal government has a major responsibility for ensuring economic prosperity
Herbert Hoover's solution to easing the Great Depression was primarily to
lower foreign tariffs and thus increase foreign trade
provide no help at all for American citizens or businesses.
provide bonus checks to all American citizens, paid for from the Federal Treasury.
provide some federal help to bankers, but leave relief for the poor to private charities.
The items above are MOST associated with which of these eras?
New Deal
Cold War
Civil War
Reconstruction
Which of these was a factor in the U.S. entry in World War I?
the halt of the German army
the sinking of the Lusitania
the signing of a peace agreement
the death of the heir to the Italian throne
When World War I began, the official United States policy was
to enter on the side of the Allied Powers.
to enter on the side of the Central Powers.
to remain militarily and politically neutral.
to support the Central Powers by providing war materials.
Which of these contributed to the Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression?
stock market speculation
the effects of World War II
success of the U.S. farm economy
foreign boycotts of U.S. products
During the 1930s, the "New Deal" demonstrated the willingness of the United States government to
strictly follow the practices of laissez-faire economics.
avoid any economic practices that could be labeled as socialistic.
provide military aid to European nations fighting against fascism.
become more involved in the direction of the United States' economy.
The event generally considered the START of the Great Depression in the United States was
the end of World War I.
the crash of the stock market.
failure of the commodity market.
the outbreak of the influenza epidemic.
Which of these BEST describes why Georgia was important to United States during World War I?
Georgia made money by selling cotton and wood to Europe.
more soldiers came from Georgia than from any other state.
many white planters volunteered to serve in the war effort.
the state had many federal installations and training camps.
How did the boll weevil MOSTLY affect Georgia's economy?
It forced Georgia to have a manufacturing economy.
It caused rice to be Georgia's only money-making crop.
It caused a major upset to Georgia's cash-crop economy.
It gave more economic opportunity to the pest controllers.
Georgia experienced its worst recorded drought during 1930 and 1931. What conclusion can you make as to how the drought affected Georgia?
It brought many northern investors to Georgia so that they could buy up large tracks of mostly empty farmland.
It made rural farmers totally change the cash crops they grew to ones that required much smaller amounts of water.
It totally changed Georgia’s economy from one that depended on cash crops to one that depended on manufacturing.
It made the lives of rural farmers even more difficult, adding to the problems of the Great Depression and the boll weevil.
Which event in history is seen by many people as the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?
the Stock Market Crash of 1929
the beginning of the Dust Bowl
the end of fighting in World War I
the creation of the Federal Reserve
Overproduction and underconsumption factored into causing the Great Depression by
causing falling prices on goods.
forcing a decrease in mechanization.
leading to more spending than saving.
scaring farmers into growing fewer crops.
During the New Deal, The Agricultural Adjustment Act helped farmers in Georgia by
persuading farmers to experiment by planting many different types of crops.
encouraging farmers to move from rural areas to find jobs in more urban areas.
paying farmers to plant less cotton, which caused the price of cotton increase.
helping farmers find new types of crops that could grow in all types of weather.
Rural farmers MOST LIKELY benefit from President Roosevelt's establishing the Rural Electrification Administration because they
gained access to electricity through newly erected power lines.
received price reductions on the electricity they already purchased.
made profits by selling electricity to people living in urban areas.
were able to produce alcohol illegally and sell it for a substantial profit
The reforestation efforts of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the New Deal were important in the South MOSTLY because they
increased the value of land in rural areas.
gave young men jobs and helped to stop erosion.
brought many people from the city into the country.
offered many young African Americans profitable jobs.
Which statement BEST explains why United States entered World War I in 1917?
The Japanese launched a surprise attack on the U.S.
The U.S. citizens were calling for war against Germany.
The German navy had sunk the Lusitania that year.
The U.S. had evidence of a threat to its national security.
What was the PRIMARY reason for President Franklin D. Roosevelt's repeated trips to Georgia?
His wife was born in Atlanta and raised in Savannah.
The waters at Warm Springs helped to ease the effects of polio.
His Vice-President was a native of Pine Mountain, Georgia.
The coastal area was key to getting his New Deal through Congress
Which statement BEST describes one impact of the boll weevil?
The Agricultural Adjustment Act was passed by the U.S. Congress.
The mass migration of tenant farmers from rural Georgia increased.
Cotton production increased due to incentives offered by the New Deal.
Soybean production became the number one source of revenue for Georgia.
In addition to the boll weevil, what other natural disaster greatly affected cotton farmers in the 1920s?
a major drought
a locust plague
flooding of fields
severe cold weather
In what way did Eugene Talmadge misjudge Georgia voters, a fact that would lead to him losing the governor's seat in 1936?
He supported the increasing power of Adolf Hitler in Nazi Germany.
He opposed integration of public schools, which many Georgians actually supported.
He opposed the passage of a minimum wage, which hurt many of Georgia's textile workers.
He opposed FDR and the New Deal, while most Georgians welcomed the help from the government
All of these are describing which New Deal program?
Medicare
Social Security Act
National Recovery Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Which of these describes one of the impacts the boll weevil had on the American south in the early 20th century?
textile industries suffered due to a lack of raw resources
many tobacco farmers went bankrupt
chemical industries in the south saw enormous profits
many cattle ranchers lost their entire herds
These farmers in the 1920s American south would have been MOST affected by
the boll weevil.
World War I.
World War II.
immigration restrictions.
What is the name of this U.S. President who created policies that benefited Georgia's economy during the Great Depression?
Harry Truman
Jimmy Carter
Herbert Hoover
Franklin Roosevelt.
All of these items led directly to what event?
World War I
World War II
Great Depression
Baby Boom Generation
Eugene Talmadge is BEST known for his role as
mayor of Atlanta.
Georgia's governor.
a U.S. Senator from Georgia.
a state Supreme Court Justice.
As President, Franklin Roosevelt made many trips to Georgia for treatment for polio. Which city was the site of his "Little White House" in Georgia?
Atlanta
Augusta
La Grange
Warm Springs
Which job would MOST LIKELY be performed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal program?
improving the soil
working in textile mills
handing out food to people
building new homes for people
Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt make the city of Warm Springs, Georgia, the site of his "Little White House"?
He was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
It was safer from German attack.
It was safer from Japanese attack.
The waters helped to ease his polio.
This photograph was MOST associated with which of these issues?
Families losing their homes as a result of the Dust Bowl.
Families losing their savings as a result of the stock market crash.
Families losing their jobs as a result of underconsumption of goods.
Families sending their children to live with relatives due to unemployment.
What conclusion can be drawn about Georgia's role in the war effort for World War I?
Georgia did not participate much in support of troops in going to war in Europe.
Georgia refused to participate in war efforts by refusing to do rationing and other necessary deeds.
Georgia was very involved in the war effort by sending troops and supporting the effort on the home front with goods and materials.
Georgia was not very involved in the war effort by sending few troops and not supporting the effort on the home front with goods and materials.
Alabama and Georgia first felt the effects of the Boll Weevil at different times. What would account for this difference in timing?
The infestation moved from west to east.
The infestation moved from east to west.
Georgia had better ways to deal with the problem.
Alabama was further from the insect's point of origin.
Which area BEST represents where the Boll Weevil first entered the United States?
A
B
C
D
A person supporting Eugene Talmadge for governor would have been MOST likely to belong to which occupation?
doctor
farmer
lawyer
teacher
How was President Franklin Roosevelt's personal life related to the state of Georgia?
He was born in Georgia.
He traveled there because of his illness.
He married someone who was originally from Georgia.
He went there for security reasons during World War II.
Which of these industries was MOST likely the target of the President's remarks on wages?
textile industry
tobacco industry
coal mining industry
ship building industry
When he was governor, Eugene Talmadge's BIGGEST national political opponent was
Senator Richard B. Russell
U.S. President Herbert Hoover.
Representative Walter F. George
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt.
Which number on the timeline represents the period of the Great Depression in the United States?
2
3
4
5
Which was a major cause for the entry of the U.S. into World War I?
Germany's invasion of Belgium
the desire to collect reparations
Russia's decision to leave the war
Germany's decision to resume unrestricted submarine warfare
Which of these caused the United States to become involved in World War I?
the German invasion of Poland
repeated violation of treaties by Japan
enemy bombing of American military bases
threats to American security made by German
This New Deal program was created to give benefit to older, retired workers.
Social Security
Welfare Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
National Recovery Administration
Using the information in the graph, one might speculate that
W.W.I created increased job opportunities in the U.S.
the election of President Hoover in 1936 caused unemployment to decline.
the return of soldiers following W.W.II caused unemployment to increase in the U.S.
the New Deal programs of President Roosevelt created employment opportunities in the U.S
Which of these BEST describes the overall impact of the New Deal on Georgia?
The social programs and funding of the New Deal ended the Great Depression in Georgia.
The New Deal brought improved lives for many in Georgia, but failed to end the depression.
The social programs of the New Deal did little to improve the lives of people living in Georgia.
The New Deal improved the lives of people in urban areas, but not for those living in rural areas.
Which of these BEST describes how President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s ties to the state affected Georgia during the Great Depression?
He ignored the state because he did not want to show Georgia any favoritism.
He pushed for programs to help urban communities but overlooked poor farmers.
He offered many programs to the state because he saw the plight of poor farmers.
He limited programs to Georgia because he did not think they would help the state.
Which New Deal agency instituted a reforestation program intended to prevent another Dust Bowl?
Civil Works Administration (CWA)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)
Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt pay southern farmers to plant less cotton during the early 1930s?
He wanted to increase importing of cotton from Mexico.
He wanted to convince farmers to grow soy beans instead.
He wanted to move cotton production to the Western states.
He wanted to restrict the supply in order to raise its price.
Which number is closest to the landmark known as "The Little White House"?
1
2
3
4
Which Georgia governor is being described by these statements?
Ellis Arnall
Eugene Talmadge
Melvin Thompson
Joe Frank Harris
Franklin D. Roosevelt was the US President who said that Americans had "nothing to fear but fear itself."
How did Roosevelt use his power while president?
He gave women the right to vote.
He helped the United States to expand.
He started programs to help the poor.
He ended slavery for African Americans.
Which of these BEST describes the context of President Roosevelt's remarks?
the early years of World War II
gaining support for New Deal programs
the early years of the Great Depression
criticizing the policies of President Herbert Hoover
Which factor played the GREATEST role in making World War I one of the deadliest conflicts in human history?
The use of atomic weapons in the Pacific and the genocide of the Holocaust in Europe.
New military technology like airplanes, machine guns, tanks, and poisonous gas made combat deadlier than ever before.
Improved transportation and shipping methods made getting troops and supplies from one place another easier than ever before.
Improved medical technology and methods reduced the effect of disease and improved survival rates for soldiers wounded in combat
Using the map seen where, which number BEST represents the location of Fort McPherson, a U.S. Army base from 1885 to 2011?
1
2
3
4
Using the map seen where, which number BEST represents the former location of Fort Screven?
1
2
3
4
