The Great Depression

When did Black Tuesday occur?

• February 14, 1945

• October 29, 1929

• October 9, 1930

• There is no official recorded date

There are several events that lead up to the Great Depression, which of the following was NOT a cause?

• Farming Crisis

• Overproduction and Under-consumption

• Increased demand for factory products

• Bank Failures

Before the Great Depression the unemployment rate was 3%. During the Depression it rose to what percentage?

FDR is famous for his quote: "The only thing we have to fear is, _ itself."

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the New Deal?

• Rarmament

• Relief

• Recovery

• Reform

Which organization hired young men to plant forests in seven states?

• Tennessee Valley Association

• Civilian Conservation Corps

WW1 veterands who wanted early payment of a promised bonus made up the...

• the Great Depression

• FDIC

• "Bonus Army"

• Electoral College

In the 1932 Presidential Election, Hoover overwhelmingly lost to Roosevelt

• True

• False

What famous novel written by John Steinbeck described how farming became more of a business rather than a lifestyle?

• King Kong

• Brother Can You Spare a Dime?

• The Grapes of Wrath

How many major bills did FDR pass in his first days as president?

• 2

• 10

• 15

• None