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What was a consequence of the trend between 1929 and 1933, as shown on the graph?

A
Many businesses thrived and hired new workers.
B
Many businesses moved to more prosperous areas.
C
Many people got new jobs and bought new homes.
D
Many people lost their income and their homes.
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This image is evidence for which claim?

A
The New Deal could not immediately address all of the country’s economic problems.
B
The New Deal focused on industry revival rather than on housing.
C
New Deal programs brought quick relief after Roosevelt’s election in 1932.
D
New Deal programs forced cities to keep poor housing in order to provide homes for workers.
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In the 1920s, what did businesses and industries do that caused the economy to slow down?

A
They overproduced goods.
B
They stopped buying stocks.
C
They bought stocks on margin.
D
They hired more workers.
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Which best classifies the works of African American writers during the Harlem Renaissance?

A
fiction and non-fiction works about World War I
B
non-fiction works about famous African Americans
C
poetry and non-fiction works about segregation
D
fiction works and poetry about being African American
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Which best summarizes American economic issues at the end of the 1920s?

A
a decrease in credit to consumers, overproduction, stock speculation, and bank failures
B
overproduction, too many credit purchases, stock speculation, and bank failures
C
overproduction, too many credit purchases, stock speculation, and powerful banks
D
underproduction, too many credit purchases, stock speculation, and bank failures
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Which best describes the “brain trust” Franklin Roosevelt promised to make part of his administration?

A
a group of smart advisers, who would assist Roosevelt in guiding the nation forward
B
a group of Hoover’s economic advisers, who would undo previous damage to the economy
C
a group of America’s most successful businessmen, who would fix the economy
D
a group of military veterans, who would assist Roosevelt in putting Americans back to work
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Who held the view that businesses should regulate themselves without government oversight?

A
Huey Long
B
liberals
C
conservatives
D
Franklin Roosevelt
8

The Harlem Renaissance celebrated the culture and artistic achievements of which group?

A
Jewish Americans
B
Asian Americans
C
African Americans
D
Italian Americans
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Opposed to the idea that government should be directly involved in people’s lives, Hoover

A
made sure the nation’s food supply was long lasting and secure.
B
encouraged Americans to move their families to shantytowns.
C
supported the rapid construction and occupancy of Hoovervilles.
D
believed creating jobs would help Americans survive the Depression.
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Read the argumentative claim. The New Deal provided relief to Americans from the effects of the Great Depression. Which counterclaim is most relevant to this claim?

A
Many workers’ organizations opposed the New Deal.
B
Poverty and hunger persisted despite the New Deal.
C
The New Deal led to higher amounts of government debt.
D
The New Deal increased the power of the executive branch.
11

The Harlem Renaissance helped bridge cultural divides between which groups?

A
whites and African Americans
B
whites and black Africans
C
Northern and Southern African Americans
D
Europeans and Americans
12

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

A
They gave younger workers more rights by encouraging union membership.
B
They caused a decrease in jobs available for younger workers.
C
They increased the job opportunities for younger workers.
D
They made younger workers pay higher taxes because of their age.
13

What helped manufacturers keep up with consumers in the 1920s?

A
changing demands of buyers
B
fewer regulations and lower taxes
C
aggressive advertising campaigns
D
more regulations and lower taxes
14

What did the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Public Works Administration (PWA) have in common?

A
They both provided government support for labor unions.
B
They were both government-run construction programs.
C
They both focused on reforestation and land restoration.
D
They were created to provide electricity in rural areas.
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How did propaganda encourage more Americans to support Prohibition in the early 1900s?

A
Prohibition organizations spread false rumors that drinking small amounts of alcohol could be poisonous.
B
Prohibition organizations wrote articles about families destroyed by the evils of alcoholism.
C
The Anti-Saloon League spread the idea that drinking beer produced in Germany was treasonous.
D
The Anti-Saloon League lobbied Congress to encourage its representatives to support Prohibition.
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People looking for farm work during the Great Depression often moved to

A
Oklahoma.
B
California.
C
commercial farms.
D
the Dust Bowl.
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Which best describes an overall effect of the Harlem Renaissance?

A
The Harlem Renaissance spread African American culture to Native Americans.
B
The Harlem Renaissance spread European culture to African Americans.
C
The Harlem Renaissance spread African American culture to white Americans.
D
The Harlem Renaissance spread European culture to Native Americans.
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Some people referred to Prohibition as a “noble experiment” because it

A
had the support of upstanding citizens.
B
led to people home-brewing alcohol.
C
tried to force people to improve their morals.
D
was never expected to improve morals.
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Which group would have been most likely to oppose New Deal reforms?

A
farmers
B
bank depositors
C
business owners
D
construction workers
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What program from the New Deal era is still in effect today?

A
the Federal One Program
B
the Federal Housing Administration
C
the Works Progress Administration
D
the National Youth Administration

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