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Herbert Hoover Era and Economic Challenges in the 1920s-1930s Quiz

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Who served as the President of the United States during the beginning of the Great Depression?

Herbert Hoover

Explanation

Hoover was in office when the Depression started.

Which event, often considered the start of the Great Depression, occurred in October 1929?

Wall Street Crash

Explanation

The crash triggered the economic downturn.

What was the term used to describe the period of severe drought and dust storms in the Great Plains during the 1930s?

Dust Bowl

Explanation

Environmental disaster worsened economic conditions.

Which of the following was a major factor contributing to the failure of banks during the Great Depression?

Depositors withdrawing funds

Explanation

Bank runs led to financial instability.

Which economic theory dominated the policies of the Hoover administration during the early years of the Great Depression?

Laissez-faire economics

Explanation

Hoover favored limited government involvement in the economy.

What was the name given to the shanty towns built by unemployed and homeless people during the Hoover era?

Hoovervilles

Explanation

These makeshift towns were named after President Hoover.

Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the economic challenges of the 1920s-1930s?

Decrease in consumer spending

Explanation

Consumer spending typically contributes to economic growth.

Which of the following was NOT a program initiated by the Hoover administration to combat the effects of the Great Depression?

National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)

Explanation

The NIRA was enacted under Roosevelt, not Hoover.

Which of the following industries was hit hardest by the economic downturn during the Hoover era?

Agriculture

Explanation

Agricultural sector suffered due to falling prices and demand.

#10

What was the name given to the period of increased governmental intervention in the economy under Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration?

New Deal

Explanation

Roosevelt's policies aimed to address economic challenges.

#11

During the Hoover administration, what was the name of the legislation passed to protect domestic industries by raising tariffs on imported goods?

Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act

Explanation

This act aimed to shield American industries but worsened international trade.

#12

What was the name given to the protest movement where World War I veterans marched on Washington, D.C. demanding early payment of their military bonuses?

Bonus Army

Explanation

Veterans sought financial relief amid economic hardship.

#13

Who was the Secretary of the Treasury during Herbert Hoover's presidency and advocated for a balanced budget approach during the Great Depression?

Andrew Mellon

Explanation

Mellon favored fiscal conservatism amidst economic turmoil.

#14

Which economist's ideas heavily influenced President Hoover's economic policies?

Andrew Mellon

Explanation

Mellon's approach emphasized limited government intervention.

#15

During the Hoover administration, what was the unemployment rate at the peak of the Great Depression?

25%

Explanation

Unemployment soared to unprecedented levels.

#16

What was the name of the series of radio broadcasts made by President Hoover to reassure Americans during the Great Depression?

Hoovervilles Address

Explanation

Hoover's addresses aimed to instill confidence amidst hardship.

Herbert Hoover Era and Economic Challenges in the 1920s-1930s Quiz

Who served as the President of the United States during the beginning of the Great Depression?

Which event, often considered the start of the Great Depression, occurred in October 1929?

What was the term used to describe the period of severe drought and dust storms in the Great Plains during the 1930s?

Which of the following was a major factor contributing to the failure of banks during the Great Depression?

Which economic theory dominated the policies of the Hoover administration during the early years of the Great Depression?

What was the name given to the shanty towns built by unemployed and homeless people during the Hoover era?

Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the economic challenges of the 1920s-1930s?

Which of the following was NOT a program initiated by the Hoover administration to combat the effects of the Great Depression?

Which of the following industries was hit hardest by the economic downturn during the Hoover era?

What was the name given to the period of increased governmental intervention in the economy under Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration?

During the Hoover administration, what was the name of the legislation passed to protect domestic industries by raising tariffs on imported goods?

What was the name given to the protest movement where World War I veterans marched on Washington, D.C. demanding early payment of their military bonuses?

Who was the Secretary of the Treasury during Herbert Hoover's presidency and advocated for a balanced budget approach during the Great Depression?

Which economist's ideas heavily influenced President Hoover's economic policies?

During the Hoover administration, what was the unemployment rate at the peak of the Great Depression?

What was the name of the series of radio broadcasts made by President Hoover to reassure Americans during the Great Depression?

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