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Answer 1

Consumer overspending contributed to and worsened the Great Depression because

Question 1 options:

all of these


under-consumption when people limited spending to only necessities after stock market crash.


people were spending money, much they didn’t have


consumers were overly reliant on credit

Answer 2

@tigerlover

Answer 3

A :)

Answer 4

Thanks, 15 left.
Which describes a cause of the Great Depression?

Question 2 options:

all of these


rapid growth of the stock market


rapid growth of the stock market


over production of goods led to a surplus—there were more goods than consumers

Answer 5

Nine thousand banks failed during the months following the stock market crash of 1929. It is far too simplistic to view the stock market crash as the single cause of the Great Depression. A healthy economy can recover from such a contraction.

Answer 6

I think D sounds good

Answer 7

Me too :)

Answer 8

Haha thanks bro,
Which reason best shows why the Soil Conservation Act was passed?

Question 3 options:

poor plowing methods led to loose topsoil creating massive dust storms during the Dust Bowl


water use in the Midwest caused much of the soil to be washed off in to irrigation wells


farmers were collecting and selling their soil to farmers in Mexico for a great profit


Congress was concerned that farmers were not cultivating enough land and this act allowed farmers to double the amount of land that they were allowed to plant on

Answer 9

This sounds like D

Answer 10

Thanks, How did the banking panic contribute to the Great Depression as more people went to withdraw money from their accounts as unemployment increased?

Question 4 options:

banks made the decision to print money so that customers would have something to withdraw


many banks had too much money on hand and were able to pay out withdrawals with interest


the banks ran out of money because they were unable to collect on outstanding loans leading to widespread bank failures across the US.


President Roosevelt forced all banks to remain open even if they had no cash reserves

Answer 11

This looks like it would be C, but im not sure

Answer 12

Thanks, Which factor could have best reduced the severity of the Dust Bowl?

Question 5 options:

if farmers knew the region had regular wet and dry cycles they could have better prepared for dry cycles


encouraging farmers to cut down more trees and practicing crop rotation in their newly planted fields


decreasing the amount of water used on the fields in the Midwest


increased plowing and farming more acres

Answer 13

A

Answer 14

Thanks, Which presidential candidate publicly blamed Hoover for Great Depression and beat him in election of 1932 by a significant margin?

Question 6 options:

Dwight Eisenhower


Henry Ford


Franklin D. Roosevelt


Woodrow Wilson

Answer 15

C

Answer 16

Thanks How did widespread unemployment impact the US?

Question 7 options:

children were malnourished


homelessness increased


men, unable to find jobs, abandoned families out of shame


all of these

Answer 17

D

Answer 18

Thanks, Which statement best describes the Great Depression?

Question 8 options:

A period of time after WWII that led to the Cold War


After a period of economic growth in the US, the economy experienced a severe recession triggered by the stock market crash in 1929


A rapid growth in the US stock market from 1929-1937


A slow shrinking of the stock market and US Economy from 1941-1954

Answer 19

A

Answer 20

Thanks, Overproduction, under consumption, and the Stock Market Crash caused

Question 9 options:

World War 2


The Second Great Awakening


The election of Herbert Hoover


The Great Depression

Answer 21

D

Answer 22

What example displays the get rich quick attitude that was a cause of the Great Depression?

Question 10 options:

financial advisors sending their money to markets in western Europe to avoid the coming economic collapse


consumers deciding to save their money in savings accounts instead of investing in the stock market


the first invention of the “as seen on TV” commercials


investors bought stock with loaned money and couldn’t pay back debt if stock prices fell (market speculation through buying and selling stocks)

Answer 23

Thanks

Answer 24

No problem! Tell me if you passed :O

Answer 25

Okay, only 7 left

Answer 26

Alright!

Answer 27

Wait, I didn't get help with that previous one

Answer 28

OH! Sorry! My apologizes ^^;

Answer 29

No its alright

Answer 30

Im going to go with my gut and do gith D

Answer 31

Okie

Answer 32

Thanks, Which statement best describes the Dust Bowl?

Question 11 options:

a device used across the US in the late 1920s and early 1930s that was supposed to increase the fertility of soil and increase crop yield


a time of great prosperity for American farmers in Kansas, Nebraska, Texas, and Oklahoma


Worst drought in US History originating in the southern Plains covering 75% of country caused by overproduction and dry weather cycle during 1930s.


the first post-season football game played in 1934 (notable because of President Roosevelt’s attendance)

Answer 33

Im not sure on this one. I'm going to guess A?

Answer 34

Thanks Which was a policy Hoover tried during the Great Depression to improve the economy?

Question 12 options:

avoided government involvement early in presidency


create work relief programs like Golden Gate Bridge and Hoover Dam


slow foreclosures by government backing home loans


all of these

Answer 35

This should be D

Answer 36

Thanks, What statement best highlights why the south-central region was over-farmed contributing to the Dust Bowl?

Question 13 options:

The Homestead Act encouraged settlers to claim land


rich soil in the area produced excellent crops


the demand for grain grew during WWI


all of these

Answer 37

D

Answer 38

Thanks, What was a Hooverville?

Question 14 options:

an area of federal relief where the government would provide housing for those impacted by the Great Depression


a discount vacuum sales center


towns in the rural south where the effects of the Great Depression were not felt


homeless community with shelters built out of cardboard during the Great Depression

Answer 39

D

Answer 40

Thanks, Which explanation displays best why they were called “Hoovervilles”

Question 15 options:

they were named after a recent film in which movie star Harold Hoover lost everything he owned and was forced in to poverty


President Coolidge used it as a term to describe the areas where President Hoover had support


President Hoover provided the funds to establish permanent residences for the unemployed homeless


many people believed Hoover did not do enough to improve the economy during the Great Depression

Answer 41

D again x'D

Answer 42

Thanks last one How did the Dust Bowl impact families living in the regions affected?

Question 16 options:

almost all farmers left their fields and joined the banking industry


farmers were still able to farm their land and made a modest profit


many remained in the region, while some moved to Colorado and Central California living as migrant (traveling) farm workers


the Dust Bowl did not impact families during this time

Answer 43

i think b

Answer 44

Okie thanks

Answer 45

Did you pass? :O

Answer 46

C yes

Answer 47

YEAH!

Answer 48

*Virtual high five*

Answer 49

I need help on another

Answer 50

If you can please

Answer 51

33 questions

Answer 52

What example shows the impact WWI had on the US economy?

Question 1 options:

federal government increased income taxes


federal government increased participation in businesses


all of these


federal government borrowed from people through selling Liberty Bonds to finance war

Answer 53

@Warriorz13

Answer 54

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