Question 1

Matching- Select the best answer

Question 2

Matching- Select the best answer

Question 3

Jobs were created to get unemployed Americans back to work and spending money during the Recovery period.

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 4

During the relief period, a bank holiday was declared, shutting down banks until they were financially stable.

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 5

Regulatory legislation and the creation of new social programs for Americans is called relief.

Accepted Answer

false

Answer

true

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the Harlem Renaissance?

Select TWO correct answers.

Question 7

What was one cause of the Great Depression?

Accepted Answer

Over speculation

Question 8

Why was Henry Ford’s mass-manufacturing technique significant to American history?

Accepted Answer

The process produced large quantities of goods at a rapid pace, resulting in lower prices for consumers

Question 9

What was the purpose of the Social Security Act?

Accepted Answer

Financially help the elderly and disabled

Question 10

How did the 19th Amendment change women’s roles in society?

Accepted Answer

Young women now had the freedom and independence to do what they wanted, often challenging societies norms

Question 11

How did the New Deal expand the power of the federal government?

Accepted Answer

Federal government played a larger role in the lives of Americans to ensure a healthy economy

Question 12

What is this graph about?

Accepted Answer

Excludes WPA

Question 13

Around what year did employment begin drastically declining?

Accepted Answer

1933

Question 14

What was one reason for the beginning of the Great Depression?

Accepted Answer

Stock market became unstable as more people bought stocks on speculation

Question 15

What actions did the federal government take to try to improve employment numbers?

Accepted Answer

Provided jobs through Federal Emergency Relief Act and Public Works Admin, etc.

Question 16

What were TWO effects of mass manufacturing on the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mass manufacturing consisted of producing large quantities of goods at a rapid pace. As a result, the price of goods decreased. With automobiles and other goods now cheaper, Americans had greater access to affordable products. Mass consumption also gave way to Americans buying these new, innovative products on credit. Installment plans allowed Americans to pay interest to attain expensive products.

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