Great Depression

Great Depression

8th Grade

20 Qs

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Great Depression

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The immediate cause of the Dust Bowl was

a severe drought.

over-farming of the land.

a sudden increase in population.

the introduction of new farming technology.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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If the graph were extended through 1945, unemployment would continue to show a decrease due to the

increased production of military supplies

decrease in the labor force

increased immigration

growth of the technology sector

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

During the Great Depression, one main objective of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s fireside chats was to

reassure people about the future of the economy

promote the New Deal policies

encourage people to invest in the stock market

criticize previous administrations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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What action is taking place in this photograph?

Run on the banks

Swim in the river

Walk on the shore

Fish in the water

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What was the New Deal?

a reform program intended to ease the effects of the Depression and encourage economic recovery.

a military strategy used during World War II.

a social movement aimed at civil rights for African Americans.

a tax policy introduced to increase government revenue.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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The New Deal program TVA stands for

Tennessee Valley Authority

Texas Valley Association

Tennessee Valley Association

Texas Valley Authority

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Some people opposed the New Deal because they thought

the federal government was becoming too large and powerful.

it would lead to a decrease in individual freedoms.

it would create too many jobs and stimulate the economy.

it was a plan to increase taxes on the wealthy.

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