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How did the Work Progress Administration affect employment for young people?

A
They made younger workers pay higher taxes because of their age.
B
They gave younger workers more rights by encouraging union membership.
C
They caused a decrease in jobs available for younger workers.
D
They increased the job opportunities for younger workers.
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What emerged in the United States during the Great Depression?

A
unemployment and new banks
B
home ownership and business success
C
soup kitchens and shantytowns
D
payment and apologies to the Bonus Army
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Some people referred to Prohibition as a “noble experiment” because it

A
tried to force people to improve their morals.
B
led to people home-brewing alcohol.
C
had the support of upstanding citizens.
D
was never expected to improve morals.
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What did the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Public Works Administration (PWA) have in common?

A
They both provided government support for labor unions.
B
They both focused on reforestation and land restoration.
C
They were created to provide electricity in rural areas.
D
They were both government-run construction programs.
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Which best describes the “brain trust” Franklin Roosevelt promised to make part of his administration?

A
a group of Hoover’s economic advisers, who would undo previous damage to the economy
B
a group of America’s most successful businessmen, who would fix the economy
C
a group of military veterans, who would assist Roosevelt in putting Americans back to work
D
a group of smart advisers, who would assist Roosevelt in guiding the nation forward
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What happened when the stock market crashed in October of 1929?

A
Most banks panicked and bought more stocks.
B
Most banks calmly invested to help the stock market.
C
Most investors calmly put their money into banks.
D
Most investors panicked and sold all their stocks.
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What new form of entertainment helped to popularize ragtime and jazz in the early 1900s?

A
opera
B
radio
C
television
D
“talkies”
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What helped manufacturers keep up with consumers in the 1920s?

A
fewer regulations and lower taxes
B
more regulations and lower taxes
C
aggressive advertising campaigns
D
changing demands of buyers
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Which best summarizes American economic issues at the end of the 1920s?

A
a decrease in credit to consumers, overproduction, stock speculation, and bank failures
B
overproduction, too many credit purchases, stock speculation, and bank failures
C
overproduction, too many credit purchases, stock speculation, and powerful banks
D
underproduction, too many credit purchases, stock speculation, and bank failures
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Which was true about the economy when Franklin Roosevelt campaigned for president?

A
It was in a serious depression.
B
It was in a strong position.
C
It was recovering from a depression.
D
It was in a stable position.
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What program from the New Deal era is still in effect today?

A
the Works Progress Administration
B
the National Youth Administration
C
the Federal One Program
D
the Federal Housing Administration
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Which statement best explains how going to work affected women during and after World War I?

A
Working gave women the same purchasing power as men, so advertisers focused on them.
B
Working gave women a newfound independence, so they continued to work in different kinds of jobs.
C
Working forced women to cut their hair short, so many women decided to continue the trend.
D
Working created a new entertainment industry, so many women wanted to become movie stars.
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Why did the entertainment industry grow significantly after World War I?

A
Many popular entertainers had been war heroes, and people were willing to pay a lot of money to hear and see them.
B
New inventions and innovations improved access to various types of entertainment.
C
As a result of soldiers returning home, the audience for music and “talkies” increased.
D
People wanted an escape in difficult economic times, and entertainment had previously been unavailable.
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The Harlem Renaissance celebrated the culture and artistic achievements of which group?

A
Asian Americans
B
African Americans
C
Jewish Americans
D
Italian Americans
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Which of these was true before the Social Security Act of 1935?

A
Very few retired Americans needed financial help.
B
Most retired Americans lived on pensions from their former employers.
C
Most retired Americans were provided for by the government.
D
Very few retired Americans had a guaranteed income.
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In the 1920s, what did businesses and industries do that caused the economy to slow down?

A
They hired more workers.
B
They overproduced goods.
C
They bought stocks on margin.
D
They stopped buying stocks.
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People looking for farm work during the Great Depression often moved to

A
the Dust Bowl.
B
California.
C
commercial farms.
D
Oklahoma.
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Which best classifies the works of African American writers during the Harlem Renaissance?

A
fiction and non-fiction works about World War I
B
fiction works and poetry about being African American
C
poetry and non-fiction works about segregation
D
non-fiction works about famous African Americans
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A form of rebellion specifically for women during the Jazz Age was

A
sitting on top of flagpoles.
B
going to the movies.
C
voting for female candidates.
D
cutting their hair.
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Which best describes an overall effect of the Harlem Renaissance?

A
The Harlem Renaissance spread African American culture to Native Americans.
B
The Harlem Renaissance spread African American culture to white Americans.
C
The Harlem Renaissance spread European culture to Native Americans.
D
The Harlem Renaissance spread European culture to African Americans.

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