Prosperity, Depression, and World War II Unit Test
1. What were the causes of the Great Depression?
a) Stock market crash, banking system failures, and drought conditions
b) Overproduction, high tariffs, and excessive government spending
c) World War I, widespread unemployment, and increase in immigration
d) None of the above
2. How did President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs aim to combat the Great Depression?
a) By providing direct relief to unemployed workers and farmers
b) By stimulating economic recovery through government spending
c) By reforming the financial system and regulating the stock market
d) All of the above
3. What impact did World War II have on the United States economy?
a) It led to a surge in industrial production and employment
b) It created a shortage of consumer goods and resources
c) It increased government spending and national debt
d) All of the above
4. How did the United States respond to the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941?
a) By declaring war on Japan and entering World War II
b) By negotiating for peace and staying neutral
c) By building up its military defenses and preparing for war
d) None of the above
5. What was the significance of the D-Day invasion during World War II?
a) It led to the defeat of Germany and the end of the war in Europe
b) It marked the beginning of the United States' involvement in the war
c) It resulted in a stalemate and prolonged the war
d) None of the above
6. How did World War II impact the lives of women and minorities in the United States?
a) It opened up new job opportunities and expanded social roles
b) It led to discrimination and segregation in the military and workforce
c) It resulted in increased support for civil rights movements
d) All of the above
7. What were the main goals of the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944?
a) To establish a new international financial system and promote economic cooperation
b) To divide up post-war territories and allocate resources
c) To negotiate a peace treaty and end World War II
d) None of the above
8. How did the United States emerge from World War II in terms of global power and influence?
a) As the dominant economic and military superpower
b) As a weakened and isolated nation
c) As a neutral mediator in international conflicts
d) None of the above
9. What were some of the long-term effects of World War II on the global economy and political landscape?
a) The establishment of the United Nations and international cooperation
b) The division of Europe into Eastern and Western blocs
c) The rise of the Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union
d) All of the above
10. In conclusion, how did the events of prosperity, depression, and World War II shape the United States and the world in the 20th century?
a) By reshaping the global balance of power and influencing future geopolitical events
b) By leading to advancements in technology, industry, and social programs
c) By fostering a sense of unity and common purpose among nations
d) All of the above