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Standard 16, 17 & 18 Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class

Date

What was a cause of the Great Depression?

Stock market crash of 1929

Discovery of new natural resources

Rise of fascism in Europe

Drought in the Midwest

Which choice reflects the Harlem Renaissance the best?

The Harlem Renaissance was a political movement in Europe during the 1920s.

A cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s. Significant contributions of African American writers, artists, musicians, and intellectuals developed during this period.

The Harlem Renaissance focused solely on scientific advancements in Harlem, New York.

The Harlem Renaissance had no impact on the cultural landscape of America.

How did prohibition lead to the rise of speakeasies?

Prohibition allowed for consumers to purchase alcohol in speakeasies, which were legal to operate.

Prohibition created a demand for illegal drinking establishments, leading to the rise of speakeasies.

Speakeasies were designated places where drinking was not allowed.

Prohibition led to the a decrease in crime because of speakeasies.

Which of the following was a direct cause of the Dust Bowl?

Excessive rainfall, deforestation, and low temperatures

Overpopulation, volcanic eruptions, and urbanization

Poor farming practices, prolonged drought, and high winds

Intensive irrigation, forest preservation, and calm weather

How do Hoovervilles contribute to public opinion about the Great Depression?

Hoovervilles were government-funded programs to combat poverty during the Great Depression

Hoovervilles highlighted the extreme poverty and homelessness caused by the Great Depression, shaping public opinion on the government's response and the need for social reforms.

Hoovervilles were praised for their effectiveness in ending the Great Depression

Hoovervilles were luxurious housing developments during the Great Depression

How did agricultural practices contribute to the Dust Bowl?

Agricultural practices such as underwater farming and vertical gardening caused the Dust Bowl.

Agricultural practices like planting trees and creating windbreaks led to the Dust Bowl.

The use of advanced machinery and technology prevented the Dust Bowl from happening.

Agricultural practices such as overcultivation, improper crop rotation, and extensive plowing led to soil erosion and dust storms during the 1930s.

Why did FDR face criticism over his Court Packing Plan?

FDR's Court Packing Plan was praised for its transparency and fairness.

FDR's Court Packing Plan was supported by the majority of Supreme Court justices.

FDR's Court Packing Plan was designed to reduce the workload of the judiciary.

FDR's Court Packing Plan was seen as an attempt to strengthen the executive branch, while undermining the judiciary.

How did Eleanor Roosevelt differ from previous fist ladies?

Eleanor Roosevelt was known for her lack of political activity compared to previous first ladies.

Eleanor Roosevelt was more politically active, outspoken, and involved in social issues compared to previous first ladies.

Eleanor Roosevelt was less involved in social issues than previous first ladies.

Eleanor Roosevelt was not outspoken like previous first ladies.

What were the five causes of the Great Depression?

Overproduction, Consumer Overspending, Underconsumption, Stock Market Speculation, Stock Market Crash

Underspending, Underproduction, Consumer Overconsumption, Stock Market Speculation, Stock Market Crash

Stock Market Booms, Overproduction, Underconsumption, Cash Purchases, Mass Production

Underconsumption, Stock Prediction, Cash Purchases, Stock Market Crash, Overproduction

10.

Why did the stock market crash in 1929?

Stable market conditions, low interest rates, and high employment rates

Over-speculation, excessive borrowing, and lack of government regulation

Decrease in consumer spending, increase in government regulation, and rise in international trade

Natural disasters, political instability, and technological advancements

11.

What is another word for buying on credit?

Loan

Borrowing

Purchasing

Financing

12.

What was the Harlem Renaissance a result of?

The Industrial Revolution

The Civil War

The Great Migration

The French Revolution

13.

What is the purpose of Social Security?

To provide free healthcare services

To offer educational scholarships

To provide financial assistance to retired, disabled, or survivors of deceased workers.

To promote environmental conservation

14.

What region did the Dust Bowl impact the most in the U.S?

East Coast

Southern Plains

(Mid-West)

West Coast

North East

15.

Women finally earned the right to vote in 1919 through which amendment?

19th Amendment

21st Amendment

20th Amendment

18th Amendment

16.

Alcohol was looked at as the reason for many social issues, which amendment will prohibit the purchasing, selling, and consumption of alcohol?

21st Amendment

10th Amendment

5th Amendment

18th Amendment

17.

Which New Deal program sets up a pension (retirement fund) for retired and disabled workers?

Medicare Act

Social Security Act

Retirement Security Program

Elderly Benefits Initiative

18.

What new technology allowed for a stronger national identity to be formed in the U.S?

Radio

Telephone

Steam engine

19.

Motion pictures will also help form a stronger ______ in the U.S.

technology

economy

culture

tradition

20.

What was bootlegging known for during the prohibition era?

Legally producing, distributing, and selling alcohol

Illegally producing, distributing, and selling tobacco

Illegally producing, distributing, and selling prescription drugs

Illegally producing, distributing, and selling alcohol

21.

People that invested in the stock market speculated that the prices of stocks would increase. What does the word speculate mean?

Calculate with certainty

Invest without risk

Guaranteed profit

Form a theory or without firm evidence.

(Guessing)

22.

How did Henry Ford's assembly line contribute to the rise in consumerism during the 1920s?

Reduced quality of goods, increased costs, and limited availability

No impact on production efficiency, costs, or availability of goods

Increased efficiency in production, lower costs, and increased availability of goods

Decreased efficiency in production, higher costs, and decreased availability of goods

23.

How did the economic boom during the "Roaring 20s" effect the U.S during the 1930s?

The economic boom during the 'Roaring 20s' caused a surplus of jobs in the U.S during the 1930s.

The economic boom during the 'Roaring 20s' contributed to the economic downturn and hardships faced by the U.S during the 1930s.

The economic boom during the 'Roaring 20s' had no impact on the U.S during the 1930s.

The economic boom during the 'Roaring 20s' led to increased stability in the U.S during the 1930s.

24.

What region in the U.S would have had the most struggle during the great Depression?

Midwest

Northeast

West Coast

South

25.

Who won the election of 1932, beating Herbert Hoover?

George Washington

Abraham Lincoln

John F. Kennedy

Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Standard 16, 17 & 18 Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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