Question 1

Did the philosophy of "rugged individualism" lessen or worsen the severity of the Great Depression? Justify your response.

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The philosophy of "rugged individualism"...

Question 2

The 1931 Scottsboro court case saw

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A)  black teenagers accused of rape by two white women.
B)  a Georgia jury convict all of the black youths.
C)  the Supreme Court reaffirm the death penalty convictions.
D)  eight of the convicted youths executed for crimes they did not commit.
E)  All these answers are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Both the Agricultural Marketing Act and the Hawley-Smoot Tariff provided significant help to American farmers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Hoover administration addressed the economic situation of American farmers with the

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A)  Agricultural Marketing Act.
B)  Soil Conservation Act.
C)  Agricultural Adjustment Act.
D)  Farm Security Administration.
E)  Rural Electrification Administration.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

After Democrats won control of Congress in the 1930 elections,President Herbert Hoover

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A)  criticized voters for abandoning the economic principles of the Republican Party.
B)  told reporters that his economic recovery policies had not been successful.
C)  urged the new Congress to construct "Hoovervilles" to shelter the unemployed.
D)  refused to support a more vigorous public spending program for relief.
E)  deferred to their economic agenda of relief and public spending programs.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Accurately characterize the depth and breadth of the Great Depression.

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The Great Depression was a massive econo...

Question 7

Farm strikes in the Midwest during the Great Depression were initially successful.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Farm income declined by 60 percent between 1929 and 1932.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During the Great Depression,

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A)  the divorce rate declined.
B)  the marriage rate increased.
C)  the birth rate increased.
D)  both the marriage rate and the birth rate increased.
E)  All these answers are correct.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

How did the American people-men,women,minorities-generally respond to the Great Depression?

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The American people, including men, women, and minorities, generally responded to the Great Depression with a mix of resilience, resourcefulness, and hardship.

Many men experienced the loss of jobs and financial security, leading to feelings of frustration and emasculation as they struggled to provide for their families. Women, on the other hand, often took on additional responsibilities to help support their households, working in low-paying jobs or taking on domestic work to make ends meet.

Minority communities, particularly African Americans and Hispanic Americans, faced even greater challenges during the Great Depression. Discrimination and segregation limited their access to employment and social services, exacerbating the economic hardships they experienced.

Despite these difficulties, many Americans also banded together to support each other through mutual aid societies, community organizations, and government relief programs. This spirit of solidarity and resilience helped many people endure the challenges of the Great Depression and eventually contributed to the country's recovery.

Question 11

Mr.Deeds Goes to Town and Mr.Smith Goes to Washington were two romanticized populist films of America directed by ________.

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Question 12

It is accurate to state that filmmaker Frank Capra admired the American people more than American democracy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the 1930s,all of the following films offered social commentary on the United States and the Great Depression EXCEPT

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A)  Our Daily Bread.
B)  It Happened One Night.
C)  The Grapes of Wrath.
D)  Mr.Smith Goes to Washington.
E)  Mr.Deeds Goes to Town.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

In 1932,the unemployment rate in Toledo,Ohio,was one of the worst in the nation at

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A)  40 percent.
B)  60 percent.
C)  70 percent.
D)  80 percent.
E)  95 percent.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

The staple of radio broadcasting during the 1930s was news.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

During the 1930s,the Southern Tenant Farmers Union

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A)  sought to organize the rural poor across racial lines.
B)  was formed by the American Communist Party.
C)  concerned the federal government as a powerful force of rural radicalism.
D)  both sought to organize the rural poor across racial lines,and concerned the federal government as a powerful force of rural radicalism.
E)  All these answers are correct.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

On October 29,1929,the American stock market

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A)  saw fewer than one million shares of stock traded.
B)  lost all the gains of the previous year.
C)  experienced its first sharp decline in values since the war.
D)  was forced to suspend business because of staggering declines in values.
E)  rebounded slightly from the tremendous losses of "Black Thursday.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Why did the radical left enjoy growing popularity in America during the 1930s? Why did this popularity prove to be largely temporary?

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The radical left enjoyed growing popularity in America during the 1930s primarily due to the widespread economic hardship caused by the Great Depression. Many Americans were disillusioned with the capitalist system and turned to leftist ideologies, such as socialism and communism, as potential solutions to the economic crisis. The New Deal policies of President Franklin D. Roosevelt also contributed to the appeal of leftist ideas, as they included government intervention in the economy and social welfare programs.

However, this popularity proved to be largely temporary for several reasons. First, the onset of World War II shifted the focus away from domestic economic issues and towards the war effort, leading to a decline in leftist activism. Additionally, the fear of communism during the Cold War era led to a crackdown on leftist movements and organizations, further diminishing their influence. The post-war economic boom also helped to alleviate some of the economic hardship that had fueled the popularity of the radical left in the 1930s.

Overall, while the radical left enjoyed a surge in popularity during the 1930s, the temporary nature of this phenomenon can be attributed to a combination of external factors such as the war, anti-communist sentiment, and improving economic conditions.

Question 19

Farm strikes in the Midwest were organized by the Farmers' ________ Association.

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Question 20

In the 1930s,all of the following books offered criticism of American society EXCEPT

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A)  U.S.A.by John Dos Passos.
B)  Miss Lonelyhearts by Nathaniel West.
C)  Studs Lonigan by James T.Farrell.
D)  The Disinherited by Jack Conroy.
E)  Anthony Adverse by Hervey Allen.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C) E

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