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SS8H8 WWI and the Great Depression

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose 3 contributions made by Georgia during WWI.

a)

military bases for training troops

b)

volunteers for military duty

c)

private citizens grew Victory Gardens to help provide food

d)

Georgia built tanks to send to Europe

e)

Georgia supplied internet equipment to aide in communication

2.

Read carefully. What event is a result of the actions listed?

over use of credit risky loans to other countries over production of goods, including produce over selling of stocks

a)

The Industrial Revolution

b)

WWI

c)

The Great Depression

d)

Reconstruction Era

3.

This guy didn't want a New Deal for all Americans, only those that were like him. Who is he?

a)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

b)

Eugene Talmadge

c)

Ellis Arnall

d)

Abraham Lincoln

4.

FDRs New Deal programs were designed to help_____

a)

only whites

b)

only people of color

c)

all citizens of the US

5.

Choose the two environmental factors that helped lead to the Great Depression.

a)

boll weevil and intense flooding

b)

bowling silk worm and forest fires

c)

boll weevil and severe drought

d)

bowling silk worm and drought

6.

Why did Franklin D. Roosevelt consider Georgia to be his second home, near and dear to his heart?

a)

He was originally born in Georgia and later returned.

b)

He visited often, had a home here, and engaged with the people.

c)

He came to Georgia for medical procedures once a month.

d)

He loved the southern food and came here to eat.

7.

Two New Deal Programs aimed at helping country folks in Georgia were the

a)

Ag Adjustment Act and Rural Free Delivery Act

b)

Ag. Adjustment Act and the Rural Electrification Act.

c)

Social Security and Bailout Loans

8.

All of the following happened during the Great Depression except________

a)

banks had no money and closed their doors.

b)

many people lost their savings, their jobs, and their homes.

c)

many people left the Southern farms in search of work.

d)

Population in rural areas increased.

9.

Many Georgians grew Victory Gardens during WWI because

a)

roof top gardens were a new cool, hip thing to have.

b)

many food items were rationed inorder to send more to the troops.

c)

there was a famine in the U.S.

d)

the government forced them to do so.

10.

Which of the following best explains the purpose of the New Deal?

a)

To give Franklin Roosevelt more control over the government

b)

To give African Americans equal opportunities

c)

To bring economic recovery to the United States and to help people get jobs

d)

To cause and economic panic

11.

Which governor of Georgia did NOT want the government to get involved in the recovery of the depression and would not allow the New Deal Programs in Georgia?

a)

Jimmy Carter

b)

Brian Kemp

c)

Richard B Russell

d)

Eugene Talmadge

12.

What caused Georgia to go into a depression before the Great Depression? (two correct answers)

a)

stock market crash

b)

boll weevil

c)

overproduction of crops

d)

bank closers

e)

drought

13.

Why did Eugene Talmadge oppose implementing the New Deal programs?

a)

It would only benefit the wealthy citizens of Georgia.

b)

It went against his personal beliefs of states' rights and white supremacy.

c)

He felt the state would not benefit from the New Deal.

d)

He wanted more for the state.

14.

Why was Georgia important to the United States during WWI?

a)

Georgia sold a variety of crops to Europe.

b)

Georgia had many training camps.

c)

Georgia had many doctors who volunteered.

d)

Georgia sent the most soldiers to fight in the war.

15.

What is the main reason for FDR's many trips to Georgia?

a)

His wife's family was from Georgia.

b)

His vice president was from Savannah.

c)

The coastal area of Georgia was his favorite vacation spot.

d)

Therapy in the waters of Warm Springs helped relieve the effects of polio.

16.

How did the New Deal affect Georgia's citizens? Choose 2.

a)

More immigrants moved to Georgia.

b)

Rural Georgians received electricity services.

c)

Social security gave income to unemployed Georgians.

d)

Unemployed Georgians were put to work.

17.
The _______________ is an insect whose larva feeds on the cotton plant.  By 1915, this insect migrated to GA and drastically reduced the state's cotton crop.
a)
boll weevil
b)
roach
c)
ant
d)
bee
18.
The destruction of the cotton crop forced Georgians to ________________ their economy.
a)
barter
b)
sell
c)
keep
d)
diversify
19.

How did FDR's ties to Georgia impact the state during the Great Depression?

a)

FDR was a northern Democrat from New York and was not concerned with issues in Georgia during the Great Depression.

b)

FDR witnessed the struggles of farmers on his visits to Warm Springs & provided electricity and aid to rural areas through New Deal programs.

c)

FDR fell in love with southern culture and decided to move to Georgia and live here permanently.

d)

FDR befriended Governor Talmadge during his visits to Warm Springs and the two men worked closely together during the Great Depression.

20.

What was Franklin D. Roosevelt's "New Deal"?

a)

A treaty signed with Germany to end World War I and bring peace to Europe and the United States.

b)

A series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms and regulations that provided jobs and aid during the Great Depression.

c)

A contract signed by FDR in order for the Little White House to be built in Warm Springs, Georgia.

d)

A number of court cases that addressed Jim Crow, racial violence and school segregation in the south.

21.

Select ALL That Apply: What were the two primary ways that U.S. citizens contributed to the war cause from home during WWI?

a)

Grow "Victory Gardens"

b)

Donate Automobiles

c)

Buy War Bonds

d)

Provide Medical Supplies

22.

Which of these is NOT a cause that contributed to the U.S. economy falling into the Great Depression?

a)

Overproduction of Goods

b)

Reduction of Purchasing

c)

Government Underfunding Projects

d)

Stock Market Crash and Bank Failure

23.

Which program in Roosevelt's New Deal helped bring electricity to farms which allowed farmers to produce more crops?

a)

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

b)

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

c)

Rural Electrification Act (REA)

d)

Social Security Act (SSA)

24.

Which program in Roosevelt's New Deal plan paid farmers to stop overproducing cotton and tobacco?

a)

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

b)

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

c)

Rural Electrification Act (REA)

d)

Social Security Act (SSA)

25.

Which program in Roosevelt's New Deal plan was designed to offer income for retired or disabled Americans?

a)

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

b)

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

c)

Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

d)

Social Security Administration (SSA)

26.

Which program in Roosevelt's New Deal was designed to provide young, unmarried men with conservation jobs and public service projects like building parks, erosion control and flood prevention?

a)

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

b)

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

c)

Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

d)

Social Security Administration (SSA)

27.
One contribution that GA made during WWI was
a)
Ga opened history museums
b)
Ga  provided more military camps than any other state
c)
Ga had more trucks on the interstate than any other state
d)
Ga opened apple factories
28.
 A telegraph sent from Germany to Mexico offering the country the opportunity for an alliance.   
a)
Zimmerman Telegram
b)
Zimmerman Orchard
c)
Zimmerman  Email
d)
Zimmerman Snapchat
29.
 This man was elected president promising to provide a new deal for the American people and an end to the depression.
a)
Tom Brady
b)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
c)
Henry Grady
d)
Herbert Hoover
30.
New deal program that brought electricity to  the rural (country) areas of the U.S.
a)
REA
b)
AAA
c)
SSA
d)
CCC
31.
The New Deal program that  raised the price of farm products by limiting supply.  Farmers were paid to produce less to drive the price up so each farmer made money for their crops.
a)
REA
b)
SSA
c)
AAA
d)
TVA
32.
This new deal program created jobs for  young men . Men worked in exchange for housing , food, and money.  Built many of GA's parks, sewer systems, bridges, etc.
a)
CCC
b)
AAA
c)
SSA
33.
 What were Roosevelt's ties to Georgia?
a)
 He loved shopping in Savannah ,and honored the fact that James Oglethorpe founded it.
b)
He had polio and visited Warm Springs, GA  for polio therapy because he had paralysis in his legs.
c)
He used GA to run for presidency in 2015.
d)
 He used GA to fight Herman Talmadge in Atlanta on April 8, 1998.
34.
Eugene Talmadge was 
a)
opposed to civil rights, was Pro-farmer, opposed to  the New Deal
b)
fought in the civil war, won a nobel peace prize
c)
famous for his presidential speech " O Captain" 
d)
was opposed to farmers
35.
When the U.S. entered WWI , some Georgians volunteered to serve in the military , while others were drafted.    New military facilities were built in GA to help the war effort.  Georgians also housed prisoners of war for the U.S. government.  These were all  considered as 
a)
ALA's distractions during WWI
b)
GA's  shortfalls during WWI
c)
GA's contributions during WWI
d)
FLA's best times during WWI
36.

How did the AAA help Georgia farmers?

a)

It encouraged farmers to move to cities in search of jobs.

b)

It payed farmers to plant less cotton, therefore increasing the price of cotton.

c)

It helped farmers chose other crops that would grow in all types of weather.

37.
The __________________  was the longest period of unemployment and low economic activity in the 1900's.
a)
New Deal
b)
Great Depression
c)
Dust Bowl
d)
Civil War
38.
-borrowing more money than could be repaid
-speculating in the stock market
-overproducing farm products
-overproducing industrial products
These events led to
a)
World War II
b)
The Great Society
c)
Hoover's re-election
d)
The Great Depression
39.

Which Georgia fort was used as a POW camp?

a)

Fort Oglethorpe

b)

Camp Benning

c)

Camp Gordon

d)

Camp Wheeler

40.

Overproduction of goods caused the price of goods to

a)

rise

b)

fall

41.

Another way that Georgia contribute to the war effort was...

a)

Canning peaches and sweet potatoes

b)

Selling cotton and timber

c)

Supplying ammunition to soldiers

42.

Which BEST describes Georgia in WWi?

a)

Ga. was only involved because we sent soldiers to fight.

b)

Georgia refused to ration goods and promote civilian assistance.

c)

Ga. was very involved. (sent troops, helped on the home front)

d)

Ga. did not support WWI.

43.

how was the Lusitania sunk

a)

Torpedo from u boat

b)

Iceberg

c)

Mine

d)

Rock

44.

What was the Lusitania?

a)

A german submarine

b)

A United States battleship

c)

A British Luxury cruise ship

45.

What was a U-boat?

a)

A boat shaped like a U

b)

A small speedboat

c)

A German Submarine

46.

What country sunk the Lusitania as part of war?

a)

France

b)

Russia

c)

Germany

d)

Italy

e)

Britain

47.

What world war was Lusitania sunk in

a)

Ww1

b)

Ww2

48.

Where was the Lusitania when it was sunk?

a)

In New York Harbor

b)

Off the coast of Ireland

c)

In the middle of the Pacific Ocean

49.

How many people died when the Lusitania sank?

a)

52

b)

Over 3,000

c)

1,198

50.

The sinking of the Lusitania outraged many countries and turned public opinion in the U.S. against Germany

a)

True

b)

False

51.

How did the Germans try to warn passengers?

a)

Took out newspaper ads

b)

Used fake torpedoes

c)

Blockaded France

d)

Threatened the United States

52.

Why did the Germans sink the Lusitania?

a)

They declared the seas around Britain a war zone and would sink any Allied ship in the region

b)

The Lusitania fired first trying to sink the German submarine

c)

They thought it was a United States battleship carrying soldiers to the western front

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

53.

What outraged America against Germany?

a)

The Lusitania

b)

The Zimmerman telegram

c)

Unrestricted U-boat activity

d)

British propaganda

e)

All of the above

54.

Franz Ferdinand was heir to the throne of which empire?

a)

Germany

b)

Austria-Hungary

c)

Britain

d)

Russia

55.
World War started in _______ in 1914.
a)
Australia
b)
Europe
c)
South America 
d)
Antarctica
56.
9)  WWI began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia one month after:
a)
Serbia tried to take more of Austria-Hungary's land.
b)
Serbia burned their flag.
c)
Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were killed.
d)
Serbia won more Olympic medals.
57.

Formal friendship between nations are called

a)

treaties

b)

clubs

c)

alliances

d)

democracies

58.

What caused of ww1?

a)

Nationalism

b)

Militarism

c)

Imperialism

d)

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

e)

All of the Above

59.

What country was to blame for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Austria-Hungary

d)

Serbia

60.

What is known to be the "spark" of the World War I?

a)

Assasination of the archduke of Austria- Hungary

b)

Spread of nationalism by Napoleon in the 1900s

c)

Bombing of Pearl Harbor

d)

Blockade of Italy and Germany