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

A
the Dust Bowl.
B
commercial farms.
C
California.
D
Oklahoma.
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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 the rapid construction and occupancy of Hoovervilles.
D
made sure the nation’s food supply was long lasting and secure.
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Which best describes the“brain trust” Franklin Roosevelt promised to make part of his administration?

A
a group of America’s most successful businessmen, who would fix the economy
B
a group of Hoover’s economic advisers, who would undo previous damage to the economy
C
a group of smart advisers, who would assist Roosevelt in guiding the nation forward
D
a group of military veterans, who would assist Roosevelt in putting Americans back to work
5

Who held the view that businesses should regulate themselves without government oversight?

A
liberals
B
conservatives
C
Huey Long
D
Franklin Roosevelt
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Which of the following best summarizes American economic issues at the end of the 1920s?

A
overproduction, too many credit purchases, stock speculation, and bank failures
B
a decrease in credit to consumers, overproduction, stock speculation, and bank failures
C
underproduction, too many credit purchases, stock speculation, and bank failures
D
overproduction, too many credit purchases, stock speculation, and powerful banks
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Which of the following was true before the Social Security Act of 1935?

A
Most retired Americans were provided for by the government.
B
Very few retired Americans needed financial help.
C
Very few retired Americans had a guaranteed income.
D
Most retired Americans lived on pensions from their former employers.
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Which was true about the economy when Franklin Roosevelt first campaigned for president?

A
It was in a serious depression.
B
It was recovering from a depression.
C
It was in a strong position.
D
It was in a stable position.
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What did the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Public Works Administration (PWA) have in common?

A
They both focused on reforestation and land restoration.
B
They were both government-run construction programs.
C
They both provided government support for labor unions.
D
They were created to provide electricity in rural areas.
10

Which group would have been most likely to oppose New Deal reforms?

A
farmers
B
business owners
C
construction workers
D
bank depositors
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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
changing demands of buyers
D
aggressive advertising campaigns
12

What happened when the stock market crashed in October of 1929?

A
Most banks panicked and bought more stocks.
B
Most investors panicked and sold all their stocks.
C
Most investors calmly put their money into banks.
D
Most banks calmly invested to help the stock market.
13

What program from the New Deal era is still in effect today?

A
the Federal Housing Administration
B
the Works Progress Administration
C
the Federal One Program
D
the National Youth Administration
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Look at the graph.What was a consequence of the trend between 1929 and 1933, as shown on the graph?

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A
Many businesses thrived and hired new workers.
B
Many people lost their income and their homes.
C
Many people got new jobs and bought new homes.
D
Many businesses moved to more prosperous areas.
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What emerged in the United States during the Great Depression?

A
soup kitchens and shantytowns
B
unemployment and new banks
C
payment and apologies to the Bonus Army
D
home ownership and business success
16

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

A
They gave younger workers more rights by encouraging union membership.
B
They increased the job opportunities for younger workers.
C
They caused a decrease in jobs available for younger workers.
D
They made younger workers pay higher taxes because of their age.
17

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

A
bread lines.
B
unemployment.
C
Hoovervilles.
D
westward migration.
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Which was a New Deal program instituted by Franklin Roosevelt?

A
the deregulation of banks and businesses
B
the collection of “hardship payments”
C
federal relief for the unemployed
D
federal relief for speculators
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Which statement best explains how manufacturers contributed to the economic slowdown that led to the Great Depression?

A
They were overproducing goods.
B
They were not meeting consumer demands.
C
They were charging high prices for their products.
D
They were unable to pay back loans borrowed from banks.
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A current federal program from the New Deal that is directly related to the banking industry is the

A
FHA.
B
WPA.
C
SSA
D
FDIC.

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