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30 Cards in this Set
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President Herbert Hoover supported direct relief
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False
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The farmers and sharecroppers who left the Dustbowl to find work in the west were known as Hoboes
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False
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The stock market crash of 1929 was fueled by price supports, unwise investments that people hoped would make them rich overnight
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False
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During the Depression, many children suffered from diet related diseases
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True
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One indicator of a wear economy in the 1920s was a decline in housing starts
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True
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Within a few years, the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act led to:
A. dramatic drop in world trade B. Hoover's reelection as pres C. more demand for American manufactured goods D. unequal distribution of income in the US |
A. dramatic drop in world trade
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All of the following were important causes of the Great Depression except:
A. both individuals and businesses built up large debts because of easy credit B. tariffs on foreign imports were lowered C. federal government did not insure people's bank accounts D. stock market crashed |
B. tariffs on foreign imports were lowered
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Causes of the farming crisis of the 1920s included the fact that:
A. demand for crops fell after WW1 B. most people did not own electric refrigerators C. the dust bowl took much land out of production D. federal price supports of corn and wheat were not effective |
A. demand for crops fell after WW1
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Buying stocks on the chance of a quick profit without considering risks is known as:
A. buying on margin B. speculation C. profit-taking D. living on credit |
B. speculation
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In calling shantytowns "Hoovervilles", people conveyed their:
A. patriotism B. trust in Hoover C. disgust with Hoover D. grudging respect for Hoover |
C. disgust with Hoover
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The aim of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act was to:
A. encourgae new construction B. increase the value of homes and farms C. make it easier for banks to foreclose on farms and homes D. prevent farmers and homeowners from losing their property |
D. prevent farmers and homeowners from losing their property
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One long-range effect of the Great Depression was that many people:
A. grew to like Pres. Hoover B. became risk takers in the stock market C. develped habits of saving and thriftiness D. came to believe in small government |
C. develped habits of saving and thriftiness
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Example of psychological stress caused by the Great Depression was the rise in the number of:
A. Malnourished children B. People who committed suicide C. Woman working out of homes D. Men who stood in bread lines |
B. People who committed suicide
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Herbert Hoover's approach to the Depression economy was based on a belief in:
A. voluntary cooperation B. separation of church and state C. golden rule D. direct government relief |
A. voluntary cooperation
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During the Great Depression, the overall unemployment rate was about:
A. 100% B. 75% C. 25% D. 10% |
C. 25%
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Which of the following increased in the 1920's?
A. farmers' debts B. prices for farm products C. foreign demand for US farm products D. domestic demand for US farm products |
A. farmers' debts
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Which was not a cause of the Great depression?
A. tariffs on foreign goods B. the availability of easy credit C. a growing number of homeless people D. crisis in the farm sector |
C. a growing number of homeless people
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Which was not a cause of the Dust Bowl?
A. drought B. high winds C. thick layers of prairie grasses D. overproduction of crops |
C. thick layers of prairie grasses
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After the stock market crash, how did pres. Hoover try to help the economy?
A. closing banks B. lowering foreign tariffs C. funding handouts of food & clothing D. asking businesses not to lay off employees |
B. lowering foreign tariffs
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Who made up the Bonus Army that marched on Washington?
A. WW1 veterans and their families B. farmers forced off their land by ust storms C. unemployed industrial workers and their families D. business and labor leaders who agreed to work together |
A. WW1 veterans and their families
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Which of these ran for pres. in 1932?
A. Coolidge and Hoover B. Coolidge and Roosevelt C. Hoover and Smith D. Hoover and Roosevelt |
C. Hoover and Smith
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What does buying a stock on margin mean?
A. purchasing the stock outside the regular stock exchange B. buying the stock for someone else C. paying less than the market price of the stock D. borrowing money to help pay for the stock |
D. borrowing money to help pay for the stock
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Which of the following was not an effect of the Great Depression?
A. Many children had a poor diet B. Many families became homeless C. Many men became unemployed D. Many people started farming |
D. Many people started farming
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What name was given to the men and boys who rode the rails as they searched for work?
A. Bonus Marchers B. Speculators C. hoboes D. Okies |
C. hoboes
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Which of the following describes a government system for giving payments or food to the poor?
A. rugged individualism B. direct relief C. Bonus Army D. price support |
B. direct relief
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Black Tuesday was the day that Pres Hoover forced the Bonus Army to disband
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False
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An unintended effort of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act was a substantial decrease in US exports
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True
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American industries first began to show signs of economic trouble after 1929
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False
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The main purpose of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation was to give emergancy help to farmers
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False
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During the Depression, charitable organizations tried to help the urban poor by opening soup kitchens
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True
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