Economic Downturn and Recovery USA

Question 1

What event caused an economic depression in America in October 1929?

Answer 1

Wall Street Crash

Question 2

By the end of 1929, what was the unemployment figure in America?

Answer 2

2.5 million

Question 3

How many states voted for Hoover in the 1932 election?

Answer 3

6 of the 48 states

Question 4

What was the peak suicide rate per 1000 people by 1932?

Answer 4

17.4 suicides

Question 5

What were the three components of the New Deal?

Answer 5

• Relief
• Recovery
• Reform

Question 6

What was the unemployment rate for black workers in 1933?

Answer 6

50%

Question 7

What did Roosevelt use to restore confidence in the banking system?

Answer 7

Fireside Chats

Question 8

What was the nickname given to the makeshift homes of the unemployed?

Answer 8

Hoovervilles

Question 9

What was the purpose of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps)?

Answer 9

Creation of jobs for men aged 18-25

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The Emergency Relief Act provided $______ million for the unemployed.

Answer 10

500

Question 11

What was a significant agricultural issue during the Great Depression?

Answer 11

Drought affecting Oklahoma, New Mexico & Kansas

Question 12

What was the popular slogan reflecting public sentiment towards Hoover during the Depression?

Answer 12

“In Hoover we trusted… now we are busted”

Question 13

What was the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act of 1930 designed to do?

Answer 13

Increase import duties

Question 14

True or False: The Supreme Court supported the New Deal policies throughout FDR’s presidency.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What was the consequence of the Sick Chickens Case in 1935?

Answer 15

Found NIRA illegal

Question 16

What group of people were referred to as ‘Okies’?

Answer 16

Those who left Oklahoma for work

Question 17

What was one criticism of Hoover’s policies during the Great Depression?

Answer 17

Refused to borrow money and adhered to Laissez-Faire policies

Question 18

How much more did Roosevelt spend on public works compared to the previous 30 years?

Answer 18

More

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The NIRA was symbolized by the blue _______.

Answer 19

eagle

Question 20

What was the outcome of FDR’s attempt to retire Supreme Court judges over 70?

Answer 20

Considered unconstitutional and damaged his reputation