World War II: America Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What effect did the use of credit have on the economy in the 1920s?

It made the economy weaker.

How did consumers weaken the economy in the late 1920s?

Consumers bought too many goods they could not afford.

Which statement best explains how farming affected the economic slowdown that led to the Great Depression?

Even though prices and demand were falling, production increased.

What is consumerism?

A pattern of wanting and buying new products. Signup and view all the answers

Which industry boosted consumerism in the 1920s, feeding economic growth?

Advertising. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Herbert Hoover?

The president during the beginning of the Great Depression. Signup and view all the answers

About how many people moved away from the Great Plains states during the Depression?

2.5 million. Signup and view all the answers

What happened after the stock market crash?

Americans panicked and rushed to banks for their money. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is implied by significant population growth on the Great Plains between 1880 and 1930?

More and more land was cleared for farming during this time. Signup and view all the answers

Before running for president in 1932, Franklin D. Roosevelt had been:

Governor of the state of New York. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pieces of legislation was also known as the Wagner Act?

The National Labor Relations Act. Signup and view all the answers

A current federal program from the New Deal that is directly related to the banking industry is the:

FDIC. Signup and view all the answers

Why did many conservatives disagree with New Deal economic policies?

Conservatives believed in balanced budgets, low taxes, and less regulation by the federal government. Signup and view all the answers

President Franklin Roosevelt's judicial reform bill would have allowed him to:

Appoint as many as six additional Supreme Court justices. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following oversaw the Federal One project in the 1930s?

The Works Progress Administration. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would have most likely occurred if Franklin Roosevelt's judicial reform bill had become law?

It would have concentrated power in the executive branch of the government. Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Roosevelt need to create a Second New Deal?

The economy continued to struggle with high unemployment rates and widespread poverty. Signup and view all the answers

Unlike liberal critics of Roosevelt's New Deal, conservative critics:

Thought New Deal programs expanded government too much. Signup and view all the answers

What precedents set by the New Deal have been put into play during periods of recession?

Financial aid has been supplied to the jobless. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Second New Deal create a way for workers to exercise their rights in the workplace?

Through the passage of the 1935 National Labor Relations Act. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Supreme Court frustrate Roosevelt's New Deal legislation?

By declaring parts of it unconstitutional. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Economic Context of the 1920s and Great Depression

The reliance on credit in the 1920s weakened the American economy.
Late 1920s consumer behavior contributed to economic decline as many purchased goods they could not afford.
Agricultural production increased despite falling prices and demand, exacerbating the economic slowdown preceding the Great Depression.

Consumerism and Economic Growth

Consumerism is characterized by the desire and act of acquiring new products.
Advertising played a significant role in driving consumerism and supporting economic growth during the 1920s.

Key Figures and Demographics

Herbert Hoover served as the U.S. President at the onset of the Great Depression.
Approximately 2.5 million people migrated away from the Great Plains states during the economic downturn.

Reactions to Economic Crises

Post-stock market crash, widespread panic led Americans to withdraw their money from banks.
Significant population growth in the Great Plains from 1880 to 1930 indicated extensive land clearing for agriculture.

Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal

Franklin D. Roosevelt was previously the governor of New York before becoming President in 1932.
The Wagner Act is officially known as the National Labor Relations Act, reinforcing labor rights.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was established as part of the New Deal, directly impacting the banking sector.
Conservatives opposed New Deal measures due to their belief in balanced budgets and minimal federal regulation.

Judicial Reforms and Government Power

Roosevelt proposed a judicial reform bill allowing the appointment of up to six additional Supreme Court justices, which would increase executive power.
The Works Progress Administration oversaw the Federal One project during the 1930s.

Continued Economic Challenges

The Second New Deal was introduced due to ongoing economic struggles including high unemployment and poverty levels.
Unlike liberal critics, conservative critics of the New Deal expressed concern over excessive government expansion.
New Deal programs set precedents for financial aid during recessions, offering support to the unemployed.

Labor Rights and Supreme Court Challenges

The National Labor Relations Act of 1935 strengthened workers' rights in the workplace.
The Supreme Court posed challenges to New Deal legislation, declaring several parts unconstitutional, creating obstacles for Roosevelt's initiatives.

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Explore key concepts related to America's economy in the 1920s leading up to World War II. This quiz includes important definitions about consumer behavior, credit usage, and farming impacts on the economic downturn. Test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of this pivotal period in American history.