Question

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

Answer 1

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 

Answer 2

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.