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Chapter 23- The Great Depression

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A major reason American farmers failed to obtain fair shares in the 1920 is?

a)

Too much rain

b)

Overpopulation of people

c)

Overproduction of crops

d)

Overage on payments

2.

The 1920s decade would be described as an increase in ________and ____________?

a)

looting and stealing

b)

dancing and rioting

c)

buying and spending

d)

borrowing and spending

3.

What natural disaster struck the US blowing dirt across hundreds of miles?

a)

Twister

b)

Earthquake

c)

Dirty Bowl

d)

Dust Bowl

4.

”Black Tuesday” could be best described as the day...

a)

the president was assasinated

b)

Dylan's favorite holiday

c)

the stock market crashed

d)

the Communists returned

5.

Who took most of the blame as president during the Great Depression?

a)

Nixon

b)

Monroe

c)

Truman

d)

Hoover

6.

What was a Hooverville?

a)

Dr Seuss' new book

b)

Makeshift shacks in spaces around cities where homeless people lived.

c)

The place where all good vacuums went to work

d)

old rundown town that once lived Herbert Hoover

7.

The Bonus Army was...

a)

a group of money-hungry people looking for gold

b)

a group of war veterans looking for their benefits

c)

a group of hungry 8th graders outside the lunch line

d)

a group of immigrants waiting to get into America

8.

What was Hoover's position when dealing with the downfall of America during the Great Depression?

a)

“it will be over soon, do not take any DRASTIC MEASURES.”

b)

“what will be, will be. Just enjoy the ride.”

c)

“never eat chips that aren't yours. Those are NA-CHO chips.”

d)

“be sure to look both ways before crossing the street.”

9.
This program offered jobs to single young men building bridges, working on roads, parks, dams, etc.
a)
THe Civilian Conservation Corp
b)
The Cool Conservative Company
c)
The Creepy Cold Constitution
d)
The Civilian Coal Company
10.
The ____________________ created a means for retired and disabled Americans.
a)
The Welfare Act
b)
The Social Security Act
c)
The New Deal
d)
The CCC
11.
Which President created the New Deal?
a)
Ellis Arnall
b)
Herbert Hoover
c)
Eugene Talmadge
d)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
12.

”Any revenues or money created under this NEW DEAL will repay the government and people of this great nation…" was spoken by what President?

a)

Hoover

b)

FDR

c)

Clinton

d)

Lamica

13.
FDR addressed the American public in weekly broadcasts known as:
a)
FDR Hour
b)
Hangin' With Franklin
c)
Fireside Chats
d)
Around the Fire
14.
The New Deal pulled America out of its economic mess!  Several New Deal agencies, such as the CCC, WPA, and the TVA, were important because ____________________.
a)
they built bridges, dams, and other useful projects
b)
they helped create jobs and put Americans back to work
c)
they offered assistance to farmers
d)
they provided electricity to a poor region
15.
Many people lost their jobs during the Great Depression.  The national government responded with President Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal," which
a)
provided programs to help people make money to provide for their needs. 
b)
helped reduce the national debt, providing more capital for businesses
c)
forced people to join the military forces to make money for their needs. 
d)
forced people to use charities to help them provide for their needs. 
16.

Which sentence best summarizes the selection?

a)

Langston Hughes was a wonderful writer.

b)

One of the most famous poets of the Harlem Renaissance was Langston Hughes.

c)

Langston Hughes was a popular African-American writer and main figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

d)

Langston Hughes had many difficulties throughout his life, but prevailed to become a famous writer during the Harlem Renaissance.

17.

Women were forced to work more during the Great Depression due to...

a)

husbands running away; raised kids on own

b)

not enough income

c)

needed to provide for family

d)

all of the above

18.

What goes up but never comes down?

a)

Age

b)

Clouds

c)

Basketballs

d)

Christmas Tree

19.

How much dirt is there in a hole 3 feet deep, 6 ft long and 4 ft wide?

a)

One grain of dirt

b)

6kg

c)

More than 10kg

d)

None. How is there dirt in a hole?...

20.

What is always coming but never comes?

a)

Tomorrow

b)

The future

c)

The past

d)

The traffic

21.

Imagine you are locked in a dark room with no windows. How do you escape?

a)

Stop imagining!

b)

Stop, drop, and roll

c)

Feel your way around

d)

Call for help