WorksheetsGlobal Story of the 1930's
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What was the main event that dominated the world in the 1930s?
a)
World War II
b)
The Great Depression
c)
The Cold War
d)
The Industrial Revolution
2.
How did the Great Depression impact America?
a)
Banks, companies, and consumers gained a lot of money.
b)
Businesses sold more products and hired more workers.
c)
Unemployment rate increased and businesses went bankrupt.
d)
The American economy boomed and opportunities increased.
3.
How did the interconnectedness of global networks contribute to the global impact of the Great Depression?
a)
It didn't have any impact on other countries.
b)
Global networks helped countries recover quickly from the Depression.
c)
Global trade and credit networks led to a worldwide economic downturn.
d)
Global networks only affected the United States and Germany.
4.
What was the role of credit in the global economic downturn during the Great Depression?
a)
Credit helped stabilize the global economy.
b)
Credit had no impact on the global economy.
c)
Credit led to a credit boom in the 1920s.
d)
Credit was not used during the Great Depression.
5.
How did tariffs affect international trade during the Great Depression?
a)
Tariffs helped boost international trade.
b)
Tariffs had no impact on international trade.
c)
Tariffs made foreign goods cheaper for consumers.
d)
Tariffs led to a reduction in international selling and buying.
6.
What was the impact of decreased demand for commodities during the Great Depression?
a)
Decreased demand for commodities led to increased prices.
b)
Decreased demand for commodities had no impact on the economy.
c)
Decreased demand for commodities led to lower prices.
d)
Decreased demand for commodities led to increased wages.
7.
Which countries relied on selling raw materials and agricultural goods during the Great Depression?
a)
European countries
b)
Developed countries
c)
Developing countries
d)
Asian countries
8.
How did decreased demand for goods like cars and machinery impact developing countries during the Great Depression?
a)
Developing countries experienced an economic boom.
b)
Developing countries had no impact on the global economy.
c)
Workers in developing countries were laid off and wages were cut.
d)
Developing countries became self-sufficient in producing goods.
9.
How did the economic collapse in one part of the world impact other areas during the Great Depression?
a)
a) It had no impact on other areas.
b)
c) It led to a decrease in global trade.
c)
b) It led to an increase in global trade.
d)
d) It only impacted the United States and Germany.
10.
What was the overall impact of the Great Depression on workers and farmers in different parts of the world?
a)
a) Workers and farmers gained income and prospered.
b)
b) Workers and farmers were not affected by the Depression.
c)
c) Workers and farmers experienced job losses and increased poverty.
d)
d) Workers and farmers saw an increase in job opportunities.
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