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WorksheetsHARRIS 22 GREAT DEPRESSION/WWII TEST
Total questions: 106
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
Which of the following is NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
Overproduction and underconsumption
High tariffs restricting trade
buying stocks on the margin
high income taxes
How did Franklin D. Roosevelt respond to the Great Depression?
He supported the use of private charities to help the poor
He reduced the government's influence over public funding
He created more jobs to give direct employment to the people
He permanently closed the banks in favor of one federal bank
Which New Deal organization created jobs by encouraging national park projects?
Works Project Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Tennessee Valley Authority
Why did many midwestern farmers migrate from the Great Plains to California?
There was no unemployment on the West Coast
California was experiencing a gold rush
The Dust Bowl pushed farmers out of the Great Plains
The Stock Market crash led farmers to lose their homes on the Great Plains
How did Americans feel about Hoover's approach to the Great Depression?
They accepted his "hands-off" approach and policy of "rugged individualism"
They were glad that Hoover did not increase federal programs and therefore increase taxes
They expected Hoover and the federal government to help them, and nicknamed shantytowns "Hoovervilles" in anger
They began promoting radical communism in an attempt to overthrow Hoover's capitalist policies
What philosophy did the New Deal follow?
Laissez-Faire policies should guide our economy
"rugged individualism" will get us through the Great Depression
the federal government should work to help Americans in poverty
capitalism is a natural cure for economic crisis
Which of the following is the most likely reason why FDR was re-elected so many times?
Americans knew Congress had control over FDR
Americans and Congress trusted FDR to lead the nation
FDR's wealth allowed him to bribe voters
Americans feared another republican presidency
Which event marked the end of the Roaring 20's and the started of the Great Depression in the 1930s?
The election of Herbert Hoover
The Stock Market Crash
The Dust Bowl
The Election of Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was NOT an impact of the Great Depression on Americans?
Farmers have no market to sell their crops
unemployment rises
rise of shantytowns/hoovervilles
poverty was about the same for minorities and white
Americans
• Pushed for many new programs called “The New Deal”
• President during World War II
The list above refers to which person?
What name was given to the day of the week on which the stock market crashed in 1929?
Depression Monday
Black Tuesday
Freaky Friday
Sorry Saturday
Which of the following are effects of the Great Depression in South Carolina? Select all the answers that apply.
Banks failed.
Textile mills closed.
Unemployment decreased.
Farmers lost their land.
What was an effect of the high unemployment rate in South Carolina in the 1930's?
Stores and businesses closed because people could not afford to spend their money there.
Marriage and birth rates increased, as people had more time for their families.
Banks charged higher interest rates in order to try and make money on their loans.
Private charities were able to completely meet the needs of the poor in the state.
Why did population patterns change so often during the Great Depression?
Families moved often in search of work.
Families moved west in hopes of finding gold.
A large number of immigrants moved to the United States.
Blacks returned to the south as workers were laid off in the north.
At the start of his presidency, Franklin D. Roosevelt used the radio to speak to the American people and keep them calm in the years following. These speeches became known as his
Diplomatic Discussions
Fireside Chats
Inaugural Address
Stump Speeches
What was the aim of the New Deal programs in South Carolina?
To provide jobs working on projects that benefited the local community.
To target women and minorities and bring them into the workforce.
To boost the local economy and promoting banks backed by the new FDIC
To push South Carolina's youth to enter institution of higher learning.
Which group of people received the least amount of help from the New Deal programs introduced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Artists and writers
Textile workers
African Americans
Senior Citizens
What role did Mary McLeod Bethune play in President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration?
She developed the idea for the Social Security Act and helped implement it in South Carolina.
She served as a member of the “Black Cabinet” and advised the president on issues facing African Americans.
She served as Secretary of Education and supported public schools for all children regardless of race.
She directed the projects done by the Civilian Conservation Corps in South Carolina.
What was James F. Byrnes's position on the New Deal?
He did not think the government should get too involved in helping people.
He believed the economy could fix itself, given time.
He supported the New Deal and helped get much of its legislation passed.
He did not agree with President Roosevelt’s plans for improving the economy.
Which New Deal program employed many South Carolinians to build state parks like Hunting Island and Myrtle Beach?
The Works Progress Administration
The Civilian Conservation Corps
The National Youth Administration
The Social Security Act
The Santee Cooper Electricity Project was the largest New Deal initiative in South Carolina. What was the purpose of this program?
To turn unused farmland into parks and public areas.
To ensure the financial future of programs like Social Security.
To provide jobs to women and minority workers in South Carolina.
To stimulate the state’s economy by building hydroelectric dams.
How did programs like the Public Works Administration (PWA) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) have a lasting impact on American society?
They ended the Great Depression.
They built needed infrastructure (structures/facilities needed for the operation of society…buildings, roads, etc.)
They passed laws that protected minority rights.
They helped move the country off of the gold standard.
Which New Deal project is best remembered for its arts related projects and preservation of the historical record of African Americans in South Carolina?
Civilian Conservation Corps
National Industrial Recovery Act
Public Works Administration
Works Progress Administration
During the Great Depression, what program was created to relieve poverty among senior citizens?
Civilian Conservation Corps
Public Works Adminstration
Rural Electrification Project
Social Security System
What was the main effect of the South Carolina general textile strike in 1934?
Workers received higher wages and better conditions.
The textile union in the state collapsed.
The strike was resolved through arbitration ordered by the president.
The labor union’s success greatly improved its popularity.
How did the start of World War II affect the United Sates’ economy?
It ended the Great Depression as the nation went into full production.
It stopped economic growth since New Deal programs had to put on hold.
It worsened the Great Depression since the government increased military spending.
It improved economic growth in the North, but states like South Carolina were not affected.
How did these events relate to United States foreign policy before World War II?
- Fort Jackson opened in Columbia
- South Carolina military camps reopened
- Charleston Navy Yard increased production
- Lend-Lease Act reviewed by James F. Byrnes
They prove that the United States intended to remain neutral in World War II.
They prove that he United States was unprepared to enter World War II.
They prove that th United States helped start World War II.
Thy prove that the United States was preparing for World War II before Pearl Harbor.
As South Carolina began to build factories and promote jobs in military-based industries on the eve of WWII, how was the state’s economy affected?
It suffered another decade of declining growth.
It stagnated and neither increased or declined.
It began to improve and brought about an end to the Depression.
It declined in manufacturing but increased in agricultural-based industries.
Why did women and African Americans make economic gains during World War II?
Labor shortages created new employment opportunities.
Improved educational opportunities gave them better skills.
Labor unions lobbied for equal opportunities for these groups.
Special laws created new opportunities for them.
How did World War II impact the demographics (population) of South Carolina?
Many people moved to farming areas to help grow crops for the war.
Many people moved to cities to work in wartime industries.
Many people traveled from the North to South Carolina in search of better opportunities.
Many immigrants from Europe came to South Carolina, fleeing the warfare.
This poster was created during World War II. What is the main idea of this poster?
World War II was fought over global oil reserves.
Only women were required to ration during the war.
Citizens contributed to an American victory
Women served in the United States military during the war.
How did most Americans show their support for the war effort during World War II?
They joined air units such as the Doolittle Raiders and the Tuskegee Airmen.
They made sacrifices and conserved resources to support the troops overseas.
They took jobs in special factories that produced bomber planes.
They joined the military and served as soldiers or in a noncombat role.
Where did James Doolittle's group of combat pilots (Doolittle Raiders) train?
Tokyo, Japan
Sacramento, California
Columbia, South Carolina
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
What role did the Doolittle Raiders play during World War II?
They proved African American pilots were just as good as white pilots.
They were the first American forces to land in Normandy on D-Day.
They dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
They led air attacks on Tokyo after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
During World War II, what was the significance of Doolittle’s Raid?
It destroyed much of Japan’s military capability.
It improved the morale of American citizens.
It was the first time an aircraft carrier had been used
It began a land invasion on mainland Japan.
Why were many Tuskegee Airmen frustrated by their military service?
They served in a segregated unit, commanded by white officers.
They served in a segregated unit, unlike other African Americans in the military.
They did not get to experience combat or fly missions.
They were not paid the wages they were told they would receive.
In addition to the impact they had on military campaigns, the Tuskegee Airmen also had a major impact on social relations. What was it?
They proved that African Americans could serve equally in the military and helped spur the fight to end segregation.
They pointed out the hypocrisy of Japanese internment camps that were scattered across the western United States.
They led labor strikes at airplane manufacturing plants across the nation in protest of unfair wages.
They worked with Chinese and Latino immigrants to challenge discrimination in the United States.
During World War II, how did African Americans use war activities to support their fight for civil rights?
They threatened not to fight in the military unless equal rights were given.
They promoted the Double-V campaign to emphasize winning both the war and civil rights.
They refused to take jobs in war industries that supported segregation.
They filed lawsuits against discrimination connected to the war.
How did South Carolina’s history of poverty impact the state’s role in World War II?
The state had man unemployed workers who were available for the military.
The lack of industry in the state meant that it provided little value to war production.
Over half of the state’s male population was ineligible for duty because they were illiterate.
Unable to afford college, many of the state’s men had no choice but to join the military.
Which statement summarizes the reason South Carolina’s economy improved after World War II?
The return of soldiers from the war increased the number of workers.
The availability of goods increased, and many people had money they could spend.
The government offered incentives to companies who hired veterans.
The economy shifted away from manufacturing as people invested in new industries.
After World War II, many returning South Carolina veterans used the newly created GI Bill to do what?
Pay off family debt from before the war
Exercise their right to vote
Get an education and buy homes
Leave the military for factory jobs
Which was NOT common during the Great Depression?
Public assistance housing
Soup kitchens to feed those in need
Bartering practices (paying for things with other goods or services, instead of money)
Migrations from place to place in search of work
Why did rural African American farmers in the South not reap benefits from many New Deal programs?
a Federal grants went to property owners rather than tenant farmers, and most African Americans were not property owners.
b. African Americans could not apply for New Deal programs in the South.
c. Most African Americans in the South at that time were not in agriculture.
d. Most African Americans did not support the New Deal and wanted no part of its programs.
Which of the following was a New Deal project that impacted SC during the 1930s?
The Civil Rights Act
The Clean Air Act
The Reconstruction Act
The Rural Electrification Act
What effect did World War II have on the economy of South Carolina?
Many factories shut down because there were not enough men to work in them.
The economy weakened because there were not enough jobs available.
Government spending on the military helped improve the economy.
Decreased demand for crops caused many farmers to lose their farms.
How did these events relate to United States foreign policy before World War II?
They prove that the United States intended to remain neutral in World War II.
They prove that the United States was unprepared to enter World War II.
They prove that the United States helped start World War II.
They prove that the United States was preparing for World War II before Pearl Harbor.
The attack on Pearl Harbor did which of the following?
Brought an end to the Great Depression
Started WW2
Brought the USA into WW2
Brought an end to Japanese rule of Hawaii
Which of the following demonstrates that the United States was preparing for WW2 even before they joined the war?
The Great Depression was coming to an end.
Segregation was being implemented.
They were sending spies to Europe.
Military bases were being reopened.
Which of the following was SC native James Byrnes not involved in?
FDR's New Deal
The Lend Lease Program
Creating Jim Crow laws in SC
War Mobilization
Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?
A group of African American Marines
A group of Asian American pilots
A group of African American pilots
A highly decorated KKK Air Regiment
Scrap metal drives, war bonds, and ration books all have what in common?
They were brought about to get people out of debt.
They were created to keep society segregated.
They were all made popular by Mass Media.
They were all initiatives(specific programs or projects) created to help with the war effort.
Who won the presidential election of 1932?
Frailness Delano Roosevelt
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Donald trump
What did New Deal programs deliver to farmers in SC to help their situation?
living conditions got worse
government gave people money
gave government loans and improved living conditions
In addition to providing jobs, what other benefit did the Santee Cooper project have on South Carolina?
It ended the Great Depression.
It opened up additional farmland for cultivation.
It provided income for retired individuals.
It produced electricity for the state.
What role did Mary McLeod Bethune play in President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration?
She developed the idea for the Social Security Act and helped implement it in South Carolina.
She served as a member of the "Black Cabinet" and advised the president on issues facing African Americans.
She served as Secretary of Education and supported public schools for all children regardless of race.
She directed the projects done by the Civilian Conservation Corps in South Carolina.
What role did James F. Byrnes have during the Great Depression?
He was the head of the Civil Conservation Corps and helped bring jobs to South Carolina.
He was an advocate for civil rights and served as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Black Cabinet.”
He was South Carolina’s senator and an advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Which United States president is most closely associated with the New Deal policies?
Herbert Hoover
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
How did American women primarily contribute to the U.S. war effort during World War II?
by working in factory jobs
by leading diplomatic missions
by piloting air raids on enemy positions
by training new recruits in combat tactics
Use the flow chart to answer the question.
The Great Depression > Invasion of Manchuria for resources > Occupation of China > Occupation of Indochina > United States imposes embargo on scrap and gas > United States imposes embargo on oil products > ?
Which of the following events should appear where the question mark appears?
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Germany's invasion of Poland
Germany's attack on Great Britian
Italy's invasion of Ethiopia
Why did the Japanese forces attack Pearl Harbor in 1941?
to end the U.S. military presence in western Europe
to resist U.S. planes to use atomic weapons on mainland Japan
to pressure the Unites States to join an alliance with Germany and Italy
to discourage U.S. interference with Japanese expansion in Southeast Asia
What domestic change occurred in the United States during World War II?
Racial segregation in the armed forces ended.
The national unemployment rate expanded.
The number of female factory workers increased.
Population migration to northern urban centers declined.
The term ¨Hooverville¨ refers to
new subdivisions of homes that were constructed during the ¨land boom¨ of the early-1920s.
the tent cities that thousands of soldiers inhabited while fighting in France in World War I.
the popular name for shanty towns that were common during the Great Depression.
the homes that were constructed for the poor during the New Deal.
In World War II, ¨D-Day¨ refers to
Hitler's invasion of France.
the Allied invasion of France.
the end of World War II in Europe.
the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Use this quote to answer the question.
¨Let me assert [declare] my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.¨
--President Franklin D. Roosevelt, March 4, 1933
In his first inaugural address, President Franklin D, Roosevelt was warning the American people NOT to be discouraged by the effects of
Adolph Hitler's rise to power in Germany
Japanese expansion in the Pacific
the Great Depression
Prohibition
Which of the following was a program created in the New Deal that still accounts for a large share of federal spending?
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
WPA Federal Writers' Project
Social Security system
National Recovery Administration (NRA)
What event caused many banks to close?
The Dust Bowl
Auto and Construction Industry collapse
The Stock Market crash
High income inequality
The event where thousands of Allied soldiers invaded the beaches of Normandy and pushed the Germans out of France is called ____________.
V-J Day
V-E Day
D-Day
K-Day
In August of 1945, the U.S. dropped the first atomic bombs on two cities in Japan. These cities were called ______________________________.
Hiroshima & Tokyo
Osaka & Tokyo
Okinawa & Iwo Jima
Hiroshima & Nagasaki
The genocide of six million Jews committed by the Nazis was called the __________________.
Black Plague
Apartheid
Reign of Terror
Holocaust
The Axis Powers were what three countries?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Germany, Italy, and Poland
Japan, Italy, and China
Japan, Indonesia, and Taiwan
The two alliances of WWII were called the ___________ Powers and the _____________ Powers.
Allied & English
Allied & Axis
Axis & American
American & Japanese
