US History 1930s Quiz

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What economic factor contributed to the Great Depression due to World War I?

Foreign countries borrowed heavily for the war and lacked funds for American goods. (correct)

Soldiers returning from war found skilled jobs easily.

Americans saved significantly during the war.

American industry was focused on consumer goods production.

Which amendment prohibited the manufacturing, sale, and consumption of alcohol in the United States?

19th Amendment

21st Amendment

15th Amendment

18th Amendment (correct)

What reason contributed to Franklin Delano Roosevelt's landslide victory in the 1932 election?

Desire for more federal assistance. (correct)

Confidence in Hoover's economic policies.

Support for the previous administration's decisions.

Distrust of the Democratic Party.

Which of the following was not a cause of the Great Depression?

Strong banking regulations in the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major cause of the 1919–1920 Red Scare in the United States?

Fear of a communist revolution following the Bolshevik Revolution. Signup and view all the answers

Why did many Americans distrust Hoover during the Great Depression?

His approach to handle economic issues was seen as ineffective. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 18th Amendment signify in U.S. history?

Prohibition of alcohol in the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

Which option highlights a consequence of overspeculation in the economy during the Great Depression?

Collapse of the stock market. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the Dawes Plan?

To reschedule Germany’s war reparation payments Signup and view all the answers

Herbert Hoover's economic revival strategy primarily relied on which approach?

Expecting federal assistance to trickle down to the poor Signup and view all the answers

During the 1930s, which areas experienced the worst environmental conditions affecting farmers?

Parts of Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary effect of the Immigration Act of 1924?

To decrease national immigration quotas from their 1921 levels Signup and view all the answers

What event is referred to as the Roosevelt Recession of 1937?

Economic downturn following inflationary measures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a major focus of Roosevelt's New Deal?

Reducing national debt through austerity Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic was primarily targeted by the policies of the New Deal?

The rural poor and farmers Signup and view all the answers

Which economic policy did not align with Hoover's principles?

Implementing large-scale public works programs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Question 1

The Dawes Plan rescheduled Germany's war reparations to Britain and France.
It did not outline Roosevelt's program for relief, recovery, and reform.
It did not outlaw tribal ownership of Native American lands.
It revitalized the American economy in 1933-1934.

Question 2

Herbert Hoover believed the economy would recover by forcing Britain and France to repay war debts.
He also supported industry in hopes of "trickle-down" economics, where federal dollars would reach the poorest Americans.
He did not support shifting to consumer goods.
Hoover did not advocate for government intervention to help the poor.

Question 3

Environmental conditions in the Southern Plains (parts of Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma) were particularly severe during the 1930s.
This led to widespread hardship and displacement of farmers.

Question 4

The Immigration Act of 1924 decreased national quotas for immigration, not increased them, from 1921 levels.
It was not related to Chinese immigrants or Latin Americans.

Question 5

The Roosevelt Recession of 1937 was caused by the US government's overly hasty retreat from deficit spending.

Question 6

World War I contributed to the Great Depression because soldiers returning from war struggled to find employment due to their lack of skills.
Industries became specialized on war production and could not switch over to consumer goods immediately.
Americans spent money on war bonds, which decreased their savings.
The financial strain on foreign countries made them unable to buy American goods.

Question 7

Franklin Delano Roosevelt won the 1932 election because many Americans were dissatisfied with Herbert Hoover's policies and approach to the Great Depression.
This is a general dissatisfaction with his policies.
He did not win because of the "Battle of Anacostia Flats".

Question 8

The 18th Amendment prohibited the manufacturing, sale, and consumption of alcohol.
It did not allow Americans to directly elect senators, or end prohibition. Also, women did not get voting rights with the 18th Amendment.

Question 9

Causes of the Great Depression included poor banking practices, European debt issues, and overproduction.
Depressed precious metals and overproduction were parts of the Depression.
Overproduction was an aspect of the Depression.
Not all of these factors are mutually exclusive.

Question 10

The 1919-1920 Red Scare in the United States was partly prompted by the rise of the Socialist Party, and Eugene V. Debs.

Additional Information

The influx of Southern and Eastern European immigrants to the United States is not a cause of the Great Depression.
The 1917 Bolshevik Revolution in Russia is also not related to the causes of the Great Depression.

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Test your knowledge of key events and policies in U.S. history during the 1930s. The quiz covers topics like the Dawes Plan, Herbert Hoover's economic strategies, and conditions in the Southern Plains. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand this transformative decade.