Tennessee Valley Authority Challenges and Impacts

Tennessee Valley Authority Challenges and Impacts

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was a key New Deal program aimed at modernizing the Tennessee Valley region during the 1930s. The TVA focused on building hydroelectric dams to provide electricity, which improved living conditions and spurred economic growth. The availability of electricity brought numerous benefits, including better home appliances, improved public health, and increased connectivity through radio. Additionally, the TVA promoted soil conservation and environmental efforts, although it faced challenges such as displacement of families and public skepticism. Other New Deal programs also targeted public health improvements by addressing sanitation and disease control.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states are part of the Tennessee Valley region?

California, Nevada, Arizona

Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Florida, Texas, Louisiana

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)?

To establish national parks

To build highways

To provide free education

To construct hydroelectric dams

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By 1945, what percentage of homes in the Tennessee Valley had electricity?

25%

90%

50%

75%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the availability of electricity impact food storage in the Tennessee Valley?

It made food spoil faster

It increased the need for homegrown produce

It had no impact

It allowed for longer food storage with electric refrigerators

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the radio play in the Tennessee Valley after the introduction of electricity?

It was used only for local news

It was used only for educational purposes

It helped connect Southerners to national news and programs

It was banned in the region

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What environmental initiative was NOT part of the TVA's efforts?

Soil conservation

Improving fish and wildlife habitats

Replanting forests

Building skyscrapers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major challenge faced by the TVA during its projects?

Shortage of workers

Resistance from local citizens

Lack of funding

Natural disasters

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