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American Life in the Great Depression — Quiz Answers

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

A
westward migration.
B
Hoovervilles.
C
unemployment.
D
bread lines.
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Who was Herbert Hoover?

A
the person whose idea it was to build the Hoover Dam
B
the famous photographer who took photos of Hoovervilles
C
the president who helped end the Great Depression
D
the president during the beginning of the Great Depression
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After the stock market crash,

A
banks had plenty of cash to repay depositors.
B
banks loaned more money to Americans.
C
Americans panicked and rushed to banks for their money.
D
Americans calmly invested more in the stock market.
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Which best describes what drew migrants to California in the 1930s?

A
the promise of fruit-picking jobs
B
opportunities in coal mining
C
family that had migrated previously
D
the promise of free housing
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How were farmers and banks connected in the 1930s?

A
Banks made money, and then farmers lost their farms.
B
Farmers expanded their farms, and then banks made money.
C
Farmers lost their farms, and then banks lost money.
D
Banks lost money, and then farmers lost their farms.
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Which of these is implied by significant population growth on the Great Plains between 1880 and 1930?

A
More and more land was cleared for farming during this time.
B
There were many years of drought during this time.
C
Many farmers moved to California during this time.
D
Dust storms blew away topsoil during this time.
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Which statement belongs on the blank line?

A
Farm production harmed fertile land.
B
On farms, crops were not rotated, and soil nutrients were used up.
C
On ranches, herds overgrazed and damaged grasses.
D
Millions of acres of productive farmland became barren desert.
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How did the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act contribute to the Great Depression?

A
Fewer Americans bought domestic goods due to increased cost.
B
Higher income taxes made it harder for families to buy goods.
C
Successful American businesses forced foreign businesses to close.
D
Foreign countries refused to buy American goods due to its passage.
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Which best describes the United States when Herbert Hoover took office?

A
just coming out of World War I
B
economically depressed
C
entering the Great Depression
D
economically prosperous
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How did the events surrounding the Bonus Army in 1932 affect people’s attitudes?

A
More Americans joined the Bonus Army.
B
More Americans began to dislike Hoover.
C
More Americans wanted helped from the RFC.
D
More Americans wanted MacArthur to be president.
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Which best describes what drew migrants to California in the 1930s?

A
family that had migrated previously
B
the promise of free housing
C
the promise of fruit-picking jobs
D
opportunities in coal mining
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Why were bank failures common during the Depression?

A
Many people stopped spending money.
B
Many people could not pay what they owed to banks.
C
Many people put more money into the banking system.
D
Many people took out new loans.
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How did Hoover’s belief that Americans should maintain their individualism affect his response to the Depression?

A
He let the Depression continue until World War II.
B
He led efforts to loan money to Hoovervilles.
C
He wanted to provide indirect aid to people.
D
He hired one thousand economists to advise him.
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Which of these is implied by significant population growth on the Great Plains between 1880 and 1930?

A
Dust storms blew away topsoil during this time.
B
There were many years of drought during this time.
C
Many farmers moved to California during this time.
D
More and more land was cleared for farming during this time.
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How did Herbert Hoover respond to the demands of the Bonus Army?

A
by ignoring it to focus on economic issues
B
by using military force against its members
C
by offering its members jobs in the military
D
by offering its members government jobs

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