US History: 1930s Great Depression Era
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What was the primary impact of overspeculation on the stock market?

  • Led to limited government regulation
  • Caused the stock to become worth more than its value (correct)
  • Resulted in better economic stability
  • Increased the value of stocks

    • Which event directly led to high unemployment and homelessness during the Great Depression?

  • Business failures and declining demand for goods (correct)
  • Creation of the FDIC
  • Supreme Court overturning New Deal programs
  • Enactment of the Social Security Act

    • What was the main factor that caused the Dust Bowl?

  • Roosevelt's court packing plan
  • Drought and poor farming techniques (correct)
  • New Deal intervention in farming practices
  • Enforcement of the 22nd Amendment

    • Which program aimed to provide economic protection by guaranteeing bank deposits?

    <p>Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did some programs under the New Deal get overturned by the Supreme Court?

    <p>Infringement on states’ powers as per the 10th Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason behind the passing of the 22nd Amendment?

    <p>Response to FDR serving four terms as president</p> Signup and view all the answers

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