Which of the following groups was one part of the New Deal coalition?

ANorthern Protestants
BNative Americans
CAfrican Americans
DBusiness leaders

What happened to the unemployment rate after the stock market crash in 1929?

AAmericans moved in large numbers to Mexico to find jobs.
BThe unemployment rate stayed the same.
CThe unemployment rate increased.
DThe unemployment rate decreased.


What was the name given to the New Deal program designed to employ artists?

AThe Federal Art Project
BThe Civilian Conservation Corps
CThe Artist Program
DThe Artists Employment Project


Which of the following best describes the Battle of Britain?

AThe sea battle between German U-boats and British battleships
BThe German sea landing on the southern coast of Britain
CAn air battle above the English Channel to prepare for an invasion of Britain
DThe bombardment of northern France to prepare for a British invasion of continental Europe

What kind of films and radio programs became popular during the Great Depression?

ARealistic and gritty programs that faithfully depicted the realities of the Great Depression
BHistorical themes that recounted World War I
CForeign language programs and films
DEscapist themes that allowed people to forget the depression for a little while

Which of the following was a cause of the ecological disaster known as the Dust Bowl?

AA massive earthquake that loosened the topsoil
BThe plowing under of native grasses that kept topsoil in place
CExcessive rainfall that year
DA flood in California

What challenge did American farmers face in the late 1920s?

AA lower demand for crops
BA seed shortage
CA drought
DAn insect plague

Verified Answer :

Which of the following groups was one part of the New Deal coalition?C. African Americans 


What happened to the unemployment rate after the stock market crash in 1929? 
C. The unemployment rate increased. 


What was the name given to the New Deal program designed to employ artists? 

A. The Federal Art Project 

Which of the following best describes the Battle of Britain? 

C. An air battle above the English Channel to prepare for an invasion of Britain 

What kind of films and radio programs became popular during the Great Depression? 
D. Escapist themes that allowed people to forget the depression for a little while 

Which of the following was a cause of the ecological disaster known as the Dust Bowl? 
B. The plowing under of native grasses that kept topsoil in place 

What challenge did American farmers face in the late 1920s? 
A. A lower demand for crops 

1. C. African Americans-- African Americans supported the New Deal because many of the programs provided an opportunity for them to work.

2. C. The unemployment rate increased.-- the stock market crashing forced many companies to lay off workers which led to the highest record unemployment rate in US history.

3. A. The Federal Art Project -- as part of the Works Progress Administration, artists were employed to create sculptures, take photographs, and paint for public pieces. Artists were put to work to create pieces to document US history and create increased morale.

4. C. An air battle above the English Channel to prepare for an invasion of Britain-- The Battle of Britain was an air raid on Britain in an attempt to destroy military resources before invading the island.

5. D. Escapist themes that allowed people to forget the depression for a little while-- Movies and radio programs were colorful and were reminiscent of earlier times perceived to be a better time. Walt Disney emerged as a wonderful option for escapist media.

6. B. The plowing under of native grasses that kept topsoil in place--the Plains did not have great farm land and the removal of the native grass along with over farming over the land create conditions for the Dust Bowl.

7. A. A lower demand for crops-- farmers were in high demand during World War I and were producing a large number of crops. When the war was over, farmers continue to produce at a high level but the demand went down as Europe began to recover.