The Great Depression: Causes and Impact - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What was the title of the legislation passed in 1933 that established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)?

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The Glass-Steagall Act

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The Unemployment Insurance Act

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The Social Security Act

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The National Bank Act

Question 2

How did the Great Depression ultimately end?

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A combination of both

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World War II

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Government spending and recovery programs

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Neither of the above

Question 3

Which of the following was NOT a major factor contributing to the Great Depression?

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Expansionary fiscal policy

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Overproduction of goods

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Unequal distribution of wealth

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Stock market crash of 1929

Question 4

How did the Smoot-Hawley Tariff impact the Great Depression?

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It reduced both exports and imports

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It raised prices for American consumers

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It increased government spending

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It stimulated economic growth

Question 5

Which of the following was a primary social impact of the Great Depression on American society?

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Increased poverty and homelessness

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Reduced unemployment

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Improved living standards

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Stimulated economic growth

Question 6

Which New Deal program was primarily designed to provide jobs and boost infrastructure projects?

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Civilian Conservation Corps

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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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Social Security Act

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Wagner Act

Question 7

How did the approaches of Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt to the Great Depression differ?

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Hoover favored limited government intervention, while Roosevelt implemented the New Deal, which involved increased government spending and regulation.

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Both Hoover and Roosevelt relied heavily on deficit spending to address the Depression.

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Hoover's policies were more effective than Roosevelt's in combating the Depression.

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Hoover and Roosevelt had very similar approaches to dealing with the Depression.

Question 8

What major factor played a significant role in triggering the Great Depression?

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Excessive production of goods and services

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Excessive consumer spending

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Government measures to curb inflation

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Expansion of international trade

Question 9

What factor significantly contributed to the overproduction in the late 1920s, which played a role in triggering the Great Depression?

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Technological advancements boosting productivity

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Increased consumer spending

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Government involvement in the economy

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Natural disasters like the Dust Bowl

Question 10

Which factor is NOT considered a major contributor to the Great Depression?

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Excessive government regulation

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Excess production of goods

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Lax banking regulations

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Stock market crash

Question 11

What region of the United States was primarily affected by the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression?

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Great Plains

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East Coast

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West Coast

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Midwest

Question 12

Which of the following programs was NOT implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as part of the New Deal?

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Marshall Plan

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Social Security Act

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Agricultural Adjustment Act

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Federal Housing Administration

Question 13

What was a significant negative consequence of the Great Depression?

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Increased unemployment

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Increased inflation

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Increased consumer spending

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Increased business profits

Question 14

Which country experienced the most severe economic crisis during the Great Depression?

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United States

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Germany

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France

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Great Britain

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a primary cause of the Great Depression?

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Reduced government spending

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Overproduction of goods

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Massive speculation in the stock market

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Unequal distribution of wealth

Question 16

How did the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act exacerbate the severity of the Great Depression?

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It raised tariffs on imported goods, leading to a decline in international trade.

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It provided financial assistance to American businesses, which helped prop up the economy.

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It lowered interest rates, which encouraged borrowing and investment.

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It increased government spending, which stimulated economic growth.

Question 17

What was one of the devastating effects of the Great Depression on American society?

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Widespread poverty, unemployment, and homelessness

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Improved health and living standards

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Increased social mobility

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Reduced crime rates

Question 18

How did the Great Depression affect the world economy?

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It led to a sharp decline in international trade and investment.

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It stimulated economic growth in Europe and Asia.

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It had a minimal impact on the world economy.

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It strengthened the value of the American dollar.

Question 19

What was a significant long-term impact of the Great Depression on the American government?

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Increased government involvement in regulating the economy and providing social welfare programs

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Reduced public trust in the government

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Weakened the American political system

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Led to the rise of authoritarianism

Question 20

Which of the following describes the characteristics of Hoovervilles?

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Makeshift communities of shacks and tents created by homeless people during the Great Depression

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Government-supported housing projects for the poor

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Luxury neighborhoods that remained prosperous during the Depression

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Areas of land designated for camping and recreation

Question 21

How did the Dust Bowl contribute to the hardships faced by Americans during the Great Depression?

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It destroyed crops and livestock, worsening the economic crisis in the Midwest.

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It created new jobs for farmers and agricultural workers.

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It led to an increase in food production and reduced food prices.

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It had no significant impact on the Great Depression.

Question 22

How did the Great Depression influence American attitudes towards government?

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It led to widespread belief that government was incapable of solving economic crises.

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It increased public trust in government's ability to address economic problems.

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It had no significant impact on public opinion about government.

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It strengthened support for laissez-faire economic policies.

Question 23

What was the government program initiated by President Roosevelt to address the Great Depression called?

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New Deal

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Reconstruction Finance Corporation

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Federal Reserve System

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International Monetary Fund

Question 24

What was the name of the severe drought that plagued the Midwest during the Great Depression?

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Dust Bowl

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Great Plains Drought

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Midwest Famine

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American Dust Storm

Question 25

Which of the following was a specific program within the New Deal that provided employment opportunities for young adults?

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Civilian Conservation Corps

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Works Progress Administration

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Tennessee Valley Authority

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Federal Emergency Relief Administration

Question 26

Which of the following was a major reason for the decline in consumer spending that contributed to the Great Depression?

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High unemployment and low wages

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Rising stock prices and increased credit availability

Question 27

How did the Smoot-Hawley Tariff contribute to the global economic crisis?

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It raised tariffs on imports, leading to retaliatory tariffs and trade wars.

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It provided subsidies to American farmers.

Question 28

Which of the following was a severe consequence of the Great Depression?

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Mass unemployment

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Increased investment

Question 29

In what way did the New Deal attempt to address the economic crisis?

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By increasing government spending on job creation programs and providing relief to those in need.

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By raising taxes and reducing government spending.

Question 30

Which of the following is considered a positive outcome of the New Deal?

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It led to the creation of important social programs that continue to benefit Americans to this day.

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It permanently eliminated unemployment.

Question 31

Which of the following is considered a limitation of the New Deal?

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It did not completely end the Great Depression.

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It gave too much power to labor unions.

Question 32

How did the Great Depression affect the global economy?

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It caused a worldwide decrease in trade and economic activity.

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It led to increased international cooperation.

Question 33

Which of the following is a key lesson that historians have learned from the Great Depression?

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The importance of government regulation and intervention during economic downturns.

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The effectiveness of isolationist trade policies in preventing economic crises.

Question 34

How did the Great Depression influence the economic policies of the United States in the following decades?

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It led to the adoption of policies that emphasized government regulation, social welfare programs, and international cooperation.

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It reaffirmed the belief in unregulated markets and limited government intervention.

Question 35

The Dust Bowl primarily affected which region of the United States?

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Midwest

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Northeast

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South

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West

Question 36

Which of the following was NOT a major consequence of the Great Depression?

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Decline in the birth rate

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Mass unemployment

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Increased poverty

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Social unrest and protests

Question 37

The Great Depression had a significant impact on the global economy. Which of the following is NOT an example of this impact?

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Strengthened international cooperation

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Reduced international trade

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Increased economic nationalism

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Political instability in Europe

Question 38

The Glass-Steagall Act was a piece of legislation that aimed to:

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Separate commercial banks from investment banks

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Reduce speculation in the stock market

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Increase the money supply

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Provide relief to the unemployed

Question 39

Who played a central role in shaping the New Deal programs?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Herbert Hoover

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John Maynard Keynes

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Andrew Mellon

Question 40

During the Great Depression, which of the following was a direct impact on American farmers?

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Widespread farm foreclosures

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Increased exports

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Higher crop prices

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Increased government support

Question 41

How did the Smoot-Hawley Tariff contribute to the Great Depression?

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It raised tariffs on imported goods, leading to a trade war.

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It lowered tariffs on imported goods, making foreign goods cheaper than American-made goods.

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It provided financial aid to American businesses.

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It imposed quotas on imported goods, limiting the supply of foreign goods.

Question 42

How did the Dust Bowl contribute to the severity of the Great Depression?

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It led to crop failures in the Midwest, particularly in the southern Plains states, reducing agricultural output and causing widespread poverty and displacement.

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It caused widespread flooding, displacing thousands of people.

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It created a shortage of labor in the agricultural sector.

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It had no significant impact on the Great Depression.

Question 43

What was the name of the stock market crash that is often considered the beginning of the Great Depression?

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Black Tuesday

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Black Friday

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Black Thursday

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Black Wednesday

Question 44

Which of these was a major consequence of the Great Depression?

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Many people lost their jobs, leading to widespread unemployment.

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The stock market soared to new heights.

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The economy grew rapidly, leading to a boom in business.

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People's living standards improved due to increased wages.

Question 45

What was the name of the government program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to help the country recover from the Great Depression?

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New Deal

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Great Society

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Fair Deal

Question 46

What was a long-term effect of the Great Depression on the role of government in the economy?

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The government became more involved in the economy to prevent future crises.

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The value of stocks increased, leading to a new economic boom.

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People stopped spending money, leading to further economic decline.

Question 47

What was the Dust Bowl?

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A severe drought that turned the Great Plains into a dusty wasteland, making it hard for farmers to grow crops.

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A period of economic prosperity in the United States.

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A war between the United States and Japan.

Question 48

Which social problem became worse during the Great Depression?

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Homelessness, as many people lost their jobs and homes.

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Literacy rates increased because people had more time to read.

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Healthcare access improved because the government provided more services.

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Crime rates decreased because people were too poor to commit crimes.

Question 49

What was the main goal of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?

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To provide jobs and environmental conservation projects for unemployed men.

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To build roads and other infrastructure projects to boost the economy.

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To help farmers affected by the Dust Bowl.

Question 50

What was a major lesson learned from the Great Depression about the government's role in the economy?

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The government needs to step in to help the economy during tough times.

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The economy works best when businesses are left alone.

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The government should not interfere with the economy.