Effects of the Great Depression Answers

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Who wrote an epic poem about the Depression?

A
John Steinbeck
B
Richard Wright
C
W. C. Fields
D
Carl Sandburg
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Which factor that helped Hoover get elected President also helped him during the Great Depression?

A
his support of union rights, because he was able to convince unions to hold off demands during the Great Depression
B
his belief in individualism, because he did not believe the government should give aid directly to individuals
C
his experience as secretary of commerce, because he led efforts to build the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Hoover Dam
D
his ability to control the food supply through World War I, which earned him the nickname “the Great Engineer”
3

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

A
bread lines.
B
westward migration.
C
Hoovervilles.
D
unemployment.
4

Which was the most widespread economic consequence of the Great Depression?

A
Many Americans lost their jobs.
B
Many Americans lived in shantytowns.
C
Many Americans were hungry.
D
Many Americans moved west.
5

Which was a social consequence of the Great Depression?

A
Many Americans could not find enough food.
B
Many Americans lost money in the stock market.
C
Many Americans stopped spending money.
D
Many Americans lost their jobs.
6

In the 1930s, how did songs such as “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” and “Dust Bowl Blues” express the human experience?

A
The songs described the hardships of the Depression.
B
The songs looked forward to happier times.
C
The songs describe challenges African Americans faced.
D
The songs distracted Americans from their hardships.
7

Why did movie theaters become an important source of entertainment during the Depression?

A
Movies encouraged people to seek fame.
B
Movies helped people forget their troubles.
C
Movies helped people learn the latest news.
D
Movies encouraged people to solve their problems.
8

How long did the Great Depression last?

A
until World War I
B
until 1930
C
until World War II
D
until 1950
9

Which was the most widespread economic consequence of the Great Depression?

A
Many Americans lost their jobs.
B
Many Americans lived in shantytowns.
C
Many Americans were hungry.
D
Many Americans moved west.
10

Which best describes the US when Herbert Hoover took office?

A
just coming out of World War I
B
economically prosperous
C
entering the Great Depression
D
economically depressed
11

Which best shows the effects of the Great Depression on Americans?

A
soup kitchens and shantytowns
B
home ownership and business success
C
the Bonus Army and employment
D
unemployment and new banks
12

Why did movie theaters become an important source of entertainment during the Depression?

A
Movies encouraged people to seek fame.
B
Movies helped people forget their troubles.
C
Movies helped people learn the latest news.
D
Movies encouraged people to solve their problems.
13

In the 1930s, newspaper comics entertained people by making them laugh and offering

A
news commentary.
B
daring adventure.
C
job opportunities.
D
prize giveaways.
14

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 rapid construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
D
made sure the nation’s food supply was long lasting and secure.
15

Movie theaters lowered prices during the Great Depression because

A
movie stars helped people escape their worries.
B
audiences had very little money to spend on movies.
C
audiences were not interested in seeing movies.
D
movies were competing with radio shows.
16

How long did the Great Depression last?

A
until World War I
B
until 1930
C
until World War II
D
until 1950
17

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 rapid construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
D
made sure the nation’s food supply was long lasting and secure.
18

Which factor that helped Hoover get elected President also helped him during the Great Depression?

A
his support of union rights, because he was able to convince unions to hold off demands during the Great Depression
B
his belief in individualism, because he did not believe the government should give aid directly to individuals
C
his experience as secretary of commerce, because he led efforts to build the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Hoover Dam
D
his ability to control the food supply through World War I, which earned him the nickname “the Great Engineer”

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