Life During the Depression Quiz
1. What caused the Great Depression?
a) World War II
b) Stock market crash
c) Cold War tensions
d) Civil rights movement
2. Which of the following was a common problem during the Depression?
a) High employment rates
b) Booming economy
c) Low poverty rates
d) Lack of government involvement
3. How did the Depression impact people's daily lives?
a) People enjoyed a higher standard of living
b) Many businesses closed, leading to high unemployment rates
c) Government assistance programs provided for everyone's needs
d) People had more disposable income to spend on leisure activities
4. What was the Dust Bowl?
a) A dance club that opened during the Depression
b) A severe drought and dust storm in the Midwestern and Southern United States
c) A government program that created jobs for unemployed individuals
d) An increase in agricultural production during the Depression
5. How did families cope with the economic challenges of the Depression?
a) Parents often worked multiple jobs to make ends meet
b) Families enjoyed an abundance of food and resources
c) Government subsidies provided for all basic needs
d) Many families lived off their savings and investments
6. What role did President Franklin D. Roosevelt play during the Depression?
a) He took no action to address the economic crisis
b) He implemented New Deal programs to stimulate the economy and provide relief
c) He advocated for laissez-faire policies, placing the responsibility on individuals
d) He focused on foreign policy issues unrelated to the Depression
7. How did the Depression impact the arts and entertainment industry?
a) People had more disposable income to spend on entertainment
b) Many artists and musicians struggled to find work
c) The industry experienced a boom as people sought escapism from their hardships
d) The government heavily invested in the arts to provide jobs
8. What were some long-term effects of the Great Depression?
a) A permanent decline in poverty rates
b) An economic boom that lasted for decades
c) Increased government regulations and social welfare programs
d) Improved international relations
Answers:
1. b) Stock market crash
2. b) Booming economy
3. b) Many businesses closed, leading to high unemployment rates
4. b) A severe drought and dust storm in the Midwestern and Southern United States
5. a) Parents often worked multiple jobs to make ends meet
6. b) He implemented New Deal programs to stimulate the economy and provide relief
7. b) Many artists and musicians struggled to find work
8. c) Increased government regulations and social welfare programs