AnswersSTPSB_U.S. History CR 2627 HailwoodEffects of the Great Depression

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In the 1930s, how did songs such as “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” and “Dust Bowl Blues” express the human experience?

A
The songs described the hardships of the Depression.
B
The songs looked forward to happier times.
C
The songs describe challenges African Americans faced.
D
The songs distracted Americans from their hardships.
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Which factor that helped Hoover get elected President also helped him during the Great Depression?

A
his support of union rights, because he was able to convince unions to hold off demands during the Great Depression
B
his belief in individualism, because he did not believe the government should give aid directly to individuals
C
his experience as secretary of commerce, because he led efforts to build the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Hoover Dam
D
his ability to control the food supply through World War I, which earned him the nickname “the Great Engineer”
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Which was the most widespread economic consequence of the Great Depression?

A
Many Americans lost their jobs.
B
Many Americans lived in shantytowns.
C
Many Americans were hungry.
D
Many Americans moved west.
4

Which best shows the effects of the Great Depression on Americans?

A
soup kitchens and shantytowns
B
home ownership and business success
C
the Bonus Army and employment
D
unemployment and new banks
5

A main indicator of the spread of homelessness during the Great Depression was

A
bread lines.
B
westward migration.
C
Hoovervilles.
D
unemployment.
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In what year did the Great Depression begin?

A
1919
B
1929
C
1939
D
1949
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Opposed to the idea that government should be directly involved in people’s lives, Hoover

A
believed creating jobs would help Americans survive the Depression.
B
encouraged Americans to move their families to shantytowns.
C
supported rapid construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
D
made sure the nation’s food supply was long lasting and secure.
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How long did the Great Depression last?

A
until World War I
B
until 1930
C
until World War II
D
until 1950

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