20's and 30's Quiz

1.

1 point

President Franklin Roosevelt issued many new deal programs. One program that helped to insure a person's bank deposit up to $100,00 is best known as?

Security Council (SEC)

liability insurance (LI)

Council of Trusts (COT)

federal deposit insurance corporation (FDIC)

2.

1 point

Who was the first female appointed to the US cabinet?

Helen Hunt

Susan B Anthony

Sanda Day O'Connor

Frances Perkins

3.

1 point

What did the flapper image during the 1920's represent for women?

change in political views

a challenge to traditional values

more educational opportunities

changing religious roles

4.

1 point

Which of the following reasons best explains why spectator sports such as boxing and baseball became so popular during the 1930's?

it was part of the new deal and was a requirement from federal government

these sports had never been seen before this time period

this offered a person to blame for their economic troubles

it was a good way to "escape" the hardships being faced from the economic troubles in the US

5.

1 point

Which of the following can be seen as a positive consequence of technology after 1929?

it was the first time African Americans gave their own voice to issues of race

stocks being sold on speculation

farm technology in the western US

fireside chats used by FDR

6.

1 point

How can the historic period known as the Great Depression be best described?

a period of distrust between the democrats and the republicans

a period of strength in the economy

a period of growth for the political system

a period of nation-wide unemployment, homelessness, food shortages, and bankruptcy

7.

1 point

The idea that if we take from the rich and give to the poor the economy will remain stable is best defined as which of the following?

democracy

direct relief theory

trickle down theory

prosperity

8.

1 point

Which of the following economic principles did FDR use to respond to the Great Depression?

supply-side economics

deficit spending

laissez-faire

global interdependence

9.

1 point

Easy credit lead to the crash of the stock market by allowing?

americans to buy on margin and speculate on stock prices

the government to regulate businesses

farming technology to be more affordable

stocks to be sold using honest practices at fair prices

10.

1 point

As the supreme court started to rule many of FDR's new deal programs were unconstitutional what power did FDR try to exert to influence future court decisions?

by trying to increase the number of Supreme Court justices

by asking important congressmen to start impeachment charges against several court justices.

by paying bribes to several justices

by appointing a new chief to the Supreme Court

11.

1 point

Which President won the 1928 election and lost re-election because of his failures in office? (hint- he had bad timing in his election run)

Franklin D Roosevelt

Warren Harding

Calvin Coolidge

Herbert Hoover

12.

1 point

Which of the following factors had the biggest impact on the crash of the stock market in 1929?

overspeculation

increased agricultural prices

government regulation of big business

decreased investment in business

13.

1 point

What piece of evidence best shows that prosperity during the 1920's period was just an illusion?

Many people increased their debt.

Prices on consumer goods decreased.

Overseas investments declines.

The income gap between workers and managers decreased.

14.

1 point

Which of the following was a positive result of the mass media during Franklin D. Roosevelts terms in office?

FDR used campaign commercials to gain political support

FDR spoke to the american people on national tv

FDR offered the first state of the union address

FDR offered fireside chats with the people directly

15.

1 point

"Individuals need to work and make a living of their own"

The above quote is best explaining which political theory?

The idea of rugged individualism

The idea held by interest groups

The idea of direct relief

The idea of entitlement

16.

1 point

Why did women's roles change in the 20s and 30s?

the influence of the KKK

they felt sympathetic to immigrants coming to the US after WWI

film and music allowed women to express themselves

they became more independent due to employment and suffrage after WWI

17.

1 point

Nation wide bank panics in 1929 led to which of the following?

bank closings and bankruptcy

over farming

food shortages

government derogation of credit

18.

1 point

Which of the following measures the alternating periods of growth and decline within a country?

circular flow chart

business cycle

economic model

stem model

19.

1 point

FDR's idea that the government needs to step in and help people during extreme times of need is best defined as?

capitalism

rugged individualism

direct relief

communism

20.

1 point

Which act established by Frances Perkins allowed for individuals over the age of 65 to gain help though medicaid, medicare, and a monthly check for retired people.

better labor bureau

fair labor act

better business bureau

social securities act