Use the government poster to answer the question.
Based on your knowledge of social studies, why was this poster produced?
Responses
to encourage Americans to retire at a certain age
to encourage Americans to retire at a certain age
to encourage Americans to support the New Deal
to encourage Americans to support the New Deal
to encourage men to enlist in the US military
to encourage men to enlist in the US military
to encourage women to work in defense industries
to encourage women to work in defense industries
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to encourage Americans to save resources and support the war effort during World War II. The poster urges Americans to not waste electricity, gas, or other resources in order to contribute to the war effort.
Blast From The Past Question!!!
Which president completed the Louisiana Purchase, greatly expanding the size of the United States?
Responses
George Washington
George Washington
John Adams
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Which president completed the Louisiana Purchase, greatly expanding the size of the United States?
Responses
George Washington
George Washington
John Adams
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Madison did not complete the Louisiana Purchase.
The correct answer is Thomas Jefferson.
The correct answer is Thomas Jefferson.
Question
Who would have MOST LIKELY opposed President Franklin Roosevelt's policies during the Great Depression?
Responses
a woman who lost her savings, because the New Deal primarily benefited wealthy bankers
a woman who lost her savings, because the New Deal primarily benefited wealthy bankers
a member of the Senate, because the president sought to declare war without authorization
a member of the Senate, because the president sought to declare war without authorization
a Supreme Court justice, because the president threatened to appoint additional justices
a Supreme Court justice, because the president threatened to appoint additional justices
a rural farmer, because the New Deal primarily benefited people who lived in large cities
Who would have MOST LIKELY opposed President Franklin Roosevelt's policies during the Great Depression?
Responses
a woman who lost her savings, because the New Deal primarily benefited wealthy bankers
a woman who lost her savings, because the New Deal primarily benefited wealthy bankers
a member of the Senate, because the president sought to declare war without authorization
a member of the Senate, because the president sought to declare war without authorization
a Supreme Court justice, because the president threatened to appoint additional justices
a Supreme Court justice, because the president threatened to appoint additional justices
a rural farmer, because the New Deal primarily benefited people who lived in large cities
a rural farmer, because the New Deal primarily benefited people who lived in large cities.
This was established during the Great Depression to provide an opportunity for banks to be examined and improve citizens' confidence in the US banking system.
Responses
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Emergency Banking Act
Emergency Banking Act
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Responses
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Emergency Banking Act
Emergency Banking Act
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Emergency Banking Act.
Read the excerpt from a speech given by Herbert Hoover during the presidential campaign.
During the war we necessarily turned to the Government to solve every difficult economic problem . . . there was no other solution. For the preservation of the State, the Federal Government became a centralized despotism which undertook unprecedented responsibilities, assumed autocratic powers, and took over the business of citizens. To a large degree we regimented our whole people temporarily into a socialistic state. However justified in time of war, if continued in peace time it would destroy not only our American system but with it our progress and freedom as well. . . . We were challenged with a peace-time choice between the American system of rugged individualism and a European philosophy of diametrically opposed doctrines—doctrines of paternalism and state socialism.
— presidential candidate Herbert Hoover, 1928
The beliefs expressed by Hoover in this excerpt influenced him to adopt policies that led to
Responses
US isolationism and the country's refusal to join the League of Nations.
US isolationism and the country's refusal to join the League of Nations.
increased business regulations and worker's rights protections.
increased business regulations and worker's rights protections.
government inaction that worsened the Great Depression’s effects.
government inaction that worsened the Great Depression’s effects.
the repeal of Jim Crow laws and improved rights for African Americans.
During the war we necessarily turned to the Government to solve every difficult economic problem . . . there was no other solution. For the preservation of the State, the Federal Government became a centralized despotism which undertook unprecedented responsibilities, assumed autocratic powers, and took over the business of citizens. To a large degree we regimented our whole people temporarily into a socialistic state. However justified in time of war, if continued in peace time it would destroy not only our American system but with it our progress and freedom as well. . . . We were challenged with a peace-time choice between the American system of rugged individualism and a European philosophy of diametrically opposed doctrines—doctrines of paternalism and state socialism.
— presidential candidate Herbert Hoover, 1928
The beliefs expressed by Hoover in this excerpt influenced him to adopt policies that led to
Responses
US isolationism and the country's refusal to join the League of Nations.
US isolationism and the country's refusal to join the League of Nations.
increased business regulations and worker's rights protections.
increased business regulations and worker's rights protections.
government inaction that worsened the Great Depression’s effects.
government inaction that worsened the Great Depression’s effects.
the repeal of Jim Crow laws and improved rights for African Americans.
government inaction that worsened the Great Depression’s effects.
Blast From The Past Question!!!
The Declaration of Independence criticized the king of England on which of the following grounds?
Responses
ignoring earlier complaints by colonists
ignoring earlier complaints by colonists
creating too many civic obligations for colonists
creating too many civic obligations for colonists
failing to provide key public services
failing to provide key public services
failing to unite the colonies under one government
The Declaration of Independence criticized the king of England on which of the following grounds?
Responses
ignoring earlier complaints by colonists
ignoring earlier complaints by colonists
creating too many civic obligations for colonists
creating too many civic obligations for colonists
failing to provide key public services
failing to provide key public services
failing to unite the colonies under one government
ignoring earlier complaints by colonists.
The New Deal changed the role of the federal government in people’s lives.
In 3–5 sentences, evaluate whether this was a positive or negative change. Include 3 New Deal programs that were effective or ineffective to support your evaluation.
In 3–5 sentences, evaluate whether this was a positive or negative change. Include 3 New Deal programs that were effective or ineffective to support your evaluation.
The change in the role of the federal government during the New Deal was largely positive for many Americans. Programs such as Social Security, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and the Works Progress Administration provided vital support and resources to Americans suffering from the effects of the Great Depression. However, some programs, such as the Agricultural Adjustment Act, were ineffective and even harmful to some farmers. Overall, the New Deal was a positive step towards a more active government role in helping its citizens.
Why were poor communities established in US cities during the Great Depression called "Hoovervilles"?
Responses
to condemn President Herbert Hoover's lack of actions to help those affected by the economic collapse
to condemn President Herbert Hoover's lack of actions to help those affected by the economic collapse
to convince President Herbert Hoover to support labor laws improving working conditions in factories
to convince President Herbert Hoover to support labor laws improving working conditions in factories
to express thanks to President Herbert Hoover for his assistance in providing federal jobs to the unemployed
to express thanks to President Herbert Hoover for his assistance in providing federal jobs to the unemployed
to praise President Herbert Hoover for his programs designed to provide food and shelter for the poor
Responses
to condemn President Herbert Hoover's lack of actions to help those affected by the economic collapse
to condemn President Herbert Hoover's lack of actions to help those affected by the economic collapse
to convince President Herbert Hoover to support labor laws improving working conditions in factories
to convince President Herbert Hoover to support labor laws improving working conditions in factories
to express thanks to President Herbert Hoover for his assistance in providing federal jobs to the unemployed
to express thanks to President Herbert Hoover for his assistance in providing federal jobs to the unemployed
to praise President Herbert Hoover for his programs designed to provide food and shelter for the poor
to condemn President Herbert Hoover's lack of actions to help those affected by the economic collapse.
Which of the following was NOT among the major causes of the Great Depression in the United States?
Responses
overproduction of agricultural and industrial goods
overproduction of agricultural and industrial goods
free trade agreements with other countries
free trade agreements with other countries
a lack of government oversight over the economy
a lack of government oversight over the economy
the unequal distribution of wealth
Responses
overproduction of agricultural and industrial goods
overproduction of agricultural and industrial goods
free trade agreements with other countries
free trade agreements with other countries
a lack of government oversight over the economy
a lack of government oversight over the economy
the unequal distribution of wealth
Free trade agreements with other countries.
What right did the National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) of 1935 give to labor unions?
Responses
the right to represent workers in collective bargaining
the right to represent workers in collective bargaining
the right to insist upon transparency in the workplace
the right to insist upon transparency in the workplace
the right to use blacklists and yellow-dog contracts
the right to use blacklists and yellow-dog contracts
the right to establish quotas on immigration
Responses
the right to represent workers in collective bargaining
the right to represent workers in collective bargaining
the right to insist upon transparency in the workplace
the right to insist upon transparency in the workplace
the right to use blacklists and yellow-dog contracts
the right to use blacklists and yellow-dog contracts
the right to establish quotas on immigration
The right to represent workers in collective bargaining.
What was a major contributing factor to the stock market crash of 1929?
Responses
the overregulation of the economy
the overregulation of the economy
the lack of industrial production
the lack of industrial production
the buying of stocks on credit
the buying of stocks on credit
the mass withdrawals from banks
the mass withdrawals from banks
Responses
the overregulation of the economy
the overregulation of the economy
the lack of industrial production
the lack of industrial production
the buying of stocks on credit
the buying of stocks on credit
the mass withdrawals from banks
the mass withdrawals from banks
The buying of stocks on credit.
What played a large role in the victory of Democratic candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt over Republican Herbert Hoover in the 1932 presidential election?
Responses
Hoover failed to alleviate the problems of the Great Depression.
Hoover failed to alleviate the problems of the Great Depression.
Hoover supported government intervention in the economy.
Hoover supported government intervention in the economy.
Roosevelt pledged to greatly reduce government spending.
Roosevelt pledged to greatly reduce government spending.
Roosevelt was committed to fighting fascism in Europe.
Responses
Hoover failed to alleviate the problems of the Great Depression.
Hoover failed to alleviate the problems of the Great Depression.
Hoover supported government intervention in the economy.
Hoover supported government intervention in the economy.
Roosevelt pledged to greatly reduce government spending.
Roosevelt pledged to greatly reduce government spending.
Roosevelt was committed to fighting fascism in Europe.
Hoover failed to alleviate the problems of the Great Depression.
In the 1930s, populations in the American West began to increase significantly due to
Responses
the elimination of immigration quotas by the government.
the elimination of immigration quotas by the government.
the migration of farmers from the Great Plains during the Dust Bowl.
the migration of farmers from the Great Plains during the Dust Bowl.
the completion of the first transcontinental railroad.
the completion of the first transcontinental railroad.
the rapid growth of manufacturing in communities on the Pacific Coast.
Responses
the elimination of immigration quotas by the government.
the elimination of immigration quotas by the government.
the migration of farmers from the Great Plains during the Dust Bowl.
the migration of farmers from the Great Plains during the Dust Bowl.
the completion of the first transcontinental railroad.
the completion of the first transcontinental railroad.
the rapid growth of manufacturing in communities on the Pacific Coast.
The migration of farmers from the Great Plains during the Dust Bowl.
Read the list and answer the question.
Unequal distribution of income
Overextension of consumer credit
Overproduction of consumer goods
How did these factors affect the economy at the beginning of the Great Depression?
Responses
They reduced demand for manufactured goods, leading to layoffs and high unemployment.
They reduced demand for manufactured goods, leading to layoffs and high unemployment.
They caused the stock market to crash, leading to bank failures and personal bankruptcies.
They caused the stock market to crash, leading to bank failures and personal bankruptcies.
They led to the failure of many monopolies, helping the economy become more competitive.
They led to the failure of many monopolies, helping the economy become more competitive.
They helped people purchase necessary goods, reducing the impact of the economic decline.
Unequal distribution of income
Overextension of consumer credit
Overproduction of consumer goods
How did these factors affect the economy at the beginning of the Great Depression?
Responses
They reduced demand for manufactured goods, leading to layoffs and high unemployment.
They reduced demand for manufactured goods, leading to layoffs and high unemployment.
They caused the stock market to crash, leading to bank failures and personal bankruptcies.
They caused the stock market to crash, leading to bank failures and personal bankruptcies.
They led to the failure of many monopolies, helping the economy become more competitive.
They led to the failure of many monopolies, helping the economy become more competitive.
They helped people purchase necessary goods, reducing the impact of the economic decline.
They reduced demand for manufactured goods, leading to layoffs and high unemployment.
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