The Great Depression and New Deal unit test answers: part 2.

11. Events that led to the Great Depression in order:

Farmers in the Great Plains enjoyed great prosperity starting at the turn of the century

The crop prices rose after the federal government purchased excess crops during world war 1.

Farmers and ranchers mortgaged their farms to buy more land and equipment

The need for extra crops decreased after the war, and the price of wheat dropped sharply.

12. Why did many farmers in the Great Plains choose to mortgage their farms prior to the Great Depression?

- farmers could access credit to expand their farms and improve their equipment

- farmers were prosperous during the war since growing conditions were excellent.

13. What does this photo of a farmhouse in the dust bowl show about the effect of dust storms on farmland?

- dust storms blew the topsoil loose and destroyed most plants

14. Which of the following sentences best summarizes public opinion of President Hoover in 1932

- most Americans blamed Hoover for their continued poverty, crisis; and distress.

15. Outcomes of Smoot- Hawley Tariff in order:

The Smoot-Hawley Tariff raised taxes on thousands of imports

The Tariff angered America’s foreign trade partners

America’s trade partners raised taxes on American goods, shrinking international trade

Trade markets closed and the Great Depression worsened.

16. What does this election map show about the impact of the Great Depression on the election of 1932?

- midwestern states with high unemployment votes overwhelmingly for Roosevelt

17. Which statement best characterizes the leadership skills Roosevelt demonstrates in this excerpt?

- he led by explaining his policies in a way most Americans could understand

18. Select the highlighted phrase that cites Roosevelt’s plan to help farmers

- “the task can be helped by definite efforts to raise the values of agriculture products”

19. The core idea that both Franklin Roosevelt’s new deal and policies from the progressive era shared was

- the government has a responsibility to protect the well being of its citizens

20. drag the legislation to its correct description:

Emergency banking act: created a bank holiday so the government could examine banks and improve confidence

Tennessee Valley Authority: provided workers with jobs building dams to control the river and create a source of hydroelectric energy.

Civilian Conservation Corps: provided government jobs for young men, many in national parks and historic sites

Federal Emergency Relief act: gave $500 million in direct grants to states and relief agencies to help the unemployed

21. What was the central criticism of the Agriculture adjustment act?

- the government was destroying food at a time when citizens were starving

22. How did the new deal hope to stimulate industrial recovery?

- antitrust suits were suspended against businesses that cooperated with the NRA.

23. What was the main environmental goal of New Deal projects such as the Civilian Conservation corps and the works progress administration?

- to protect the country’s natural resources and use them more efficiently

24. First new deal: increased public confidence, provided unemployment relief, helped the banks recover, started agriculture initiatives.

Second new deal: established a social safety net for the elderly and vulnerable