U.S. History Review - Units 4 & 5

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What was Hoover's approach to the Great Depression?

Establishing social safety nets for citizens

Government intervention to stabilize the economy

Encouraging charity and individual responsibility (correct)

Creating job opportunities through public works

Which New Deal program aimed to provide affordable energy and improve infrastructure?

Tennessee Valley Authority (correct)

National Industrial Recovery Act

Social Security Administration

Civilian Conservation Corps

How did the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) help farmers during the Great Depression?

By reducing crop supply to increase prices (correct)

By directly providing cash grants to farmers

By establishing cooperative farming practices

By promoting mass production of crops

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

To provide jobs in conservation and natural resource management Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main functions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) during the New Deal?

To regulate fair practices in the stock market Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the United States returning to isolationism after World War I?

A rise in racism and nativism Signup and view all the answers

What group was primarily targeted during the Palmer Raids in the 1920s?

Communists living in the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

How did the policy of prohibition fail in the United States?

The government lacked enforcement resources Signup and view all the answers

Which ideologies were in conflict during the Scopes Monkey Trial?

Christian Fundamentalism vs Scientific Theory Signup and view all the answers

What consequence did quotas on European immigration in the 1920s have?

Increased immigration from Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What social change characterized the lives of women during the 1920s?

Increased independence through employment Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements best describes the activities of the Klu Klux Klan in the 1920s?

They expanded their targets to various minority groups Signup and view all the answers

What economic practice contributed to the instability in the 1920s leading up to the Great Depression?

Buying on margin without regulation Signup and view all the answers

What economic approach did Republican presidents of the 1920s adopt compared to their progressive predecessors?

Laissez-faire approach to the economy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributed to the economic boom of the early to mid-1920s?

Growth of the automobile industry Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the availability and affordability of automobiles in the 1920s?

Growth of the suburbs Signup and view all the answers

How did Henry Ford's innovations impact American society during the 1920s?

Made automobiles popular and affordable Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cultural impact of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s?

Encouraged a sense of pride in Black-American art and culture Signup and view all the answers

How did overproduction and underconsumption contribute to the Great Depression?

Excess products remained unsold while consumers were in debt Signup and view all the answers

What event is known as Black Tuesday, and what were its implications?

The Stock Market Crash on October 29, 1929, leading to a financial panic Signup and view all the answers

What was a major reason banks lost many Americans' savings during the Great Depression?

Panic that led to mass withdrawals of deposits Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

U.S. History Test Review - Units 4 & 5

Return to Normalcy: The U.S. returned to isolationism after WWI primarily due to domestic issues and the economic fallout from the war's massive loss of life and financial costs.
Consequences of Isolationist Policies: The isolationist policies led to increased racism, nativism, and paranoia about radicals in the U.S.
Palmer Raids: Directed towards communists in the U.S. during the 1920s. Americans worried about communist infiltration following the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Klan Activities in the 1920s: The Klan expanded their targets to include more minority groups such as Jews, Communists, and immigrants.
European Immigration Quotas: Quotas placed on European immigration in the 1920s increased immigration from Mexico and the demand for higher skilled workers.
Prohibition's Failure and Reasons: Prohibition was enacted to reduce perceived moral depravity, but failed due to lack of adequate funding and manpower to enforce the law, resulting in more problems than it resolved.
Scopes Monkey Trial: The clash between Christian Fundamentalism and Scientific Theory was highlighted at the Scopes Monkey Trial. John Scopes was defended by Clarence Darrow who argued that religious doctrine should not be taught in public schools.

1920s Presidents & Economy

1920s Republican Presidents vs. Progressive Presidents: Republican presidents of the 1920s adopted a laissez-faire approach to the economy, letting businesses thrive without significant government interference, in contrast to the progressive presidents of the early 1900s.
Factors Leading to the Economic Boom: Several factors contributed to the economic boom of the early to mid-1920s. These include:
America as a creditor nation
New production techniques
A consumer-based economy
The growth of the automobile industry
A bull market
Growth of Other Industries: Increased car ownership and affordability spurred increased growth of industries like the suburbs, glass, rubber manufacturing and concrete.

Pop Culture & Harlem Renaissance

Charles Lindbergh: made the first transatlantic flight, leading to increased funding for air travel.
Henry Ford: revolutionized automobile production with the assembly line, making vehicles more affordable.
Marcus Garvey: founded the Pan-African movement, advocating for Black pride and racial separatism.
Harlem Renaissance: a period of flourishing of Black art and culture in Harlem, instilling pride in Black art and inspiring future generations of Black artists.

The Great Depression & New Deal

Overproduction and Underconsumption: Efficient production techniques led to excess goods, while consumers lacked adequate purchasing power, resulting in the Great Depression.
Stock Market Crash: The stock market crashed on October 29, 1929 (Black Tuesday) due to excessive speculation and investors' panic-selling of stocks. This led to many banks failing.
Bank Failures: Following the Stock Market Crash, bank runs occurred as people panicked and withdrew their savings, leading to many banks' inability to meet the demand.
Hoover's Response: Hoover's policies emphasized individual responsibility and charitable giving to solve economic problems, rather than federal government intervention.
Roosevelt's Response: Roosevelt's New Deal programs focused on relief, reform, and recovery, establishing government programs to assist Americans during the Depression.
New Deal Programs: Examples of New Deal programs include the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA), National Industrial Recovery Act, Glass Steagall Act, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Works Progress Administration (WPA), and Social Security Administration (SSA). These programs impacted the economy in various ways, addressing specific needs like unemployment, job creation, fair wages, crop surplus, and banking regulation.

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Test your knowledge of U.S. history focusing on Units 4 and 5. This quiz covers key topics such as the return to isolationism, the consequences of isolationist policies, the Palmer Raids, and the impact of Prohibition. Prepare yourself for a comprehensive review of these pivotal moments in American history.