2. what was one effect of the smoot-hawley tariff?

a.

unemployment dropped to an unprecedented 25 percent, decreasing overall production.

b.

the united states agreed to lower its tariffs, but only on its agricultural exports.

c.

other countries responded by raising tariffs on american goods, further hurting the economy.

d.

hoover campaigned on the tariff’s success and swept to victory in the 1932 election.

4.which of the following best characterizes herbert hoover’s role in the great depression?

a.

his policy of inaction worsened the effects of the great depression on the population.

b.

his efforts to limit government interference was respected in the financial community.

c.

his actions to provide general aid to citizens prevent further catastrophe.

d.

his work with congressional leaders him continue his policies of normalcy.

5.in 3–5 sentences, explain 2 causes and 2 effects of the stock market crash of 1929.

6.which of the following factored into making the great depression a worldwide crisis?

a.

an increase in agricultural prices

b.

a post-world war i economic boom

c.

lowered tariffs

d.

american protectionism

7. herbert hoover’s response to the bonus army camping out in front of the united states capitol in july 1932

?

which effect best completes the table?

a.

a growing number of americans mistrusted the military because of its intervention.

b.

hoover’s popularity fell farther, ultimately costing him his reelection.

c.

hoover took last minute action to salvage his chances of winning the election.

d.

other organizations abandoned their efforts to stage protests in washington, d. c.

8.in 3–5 sentences, describe the hoover administration's initial response to the great depression. choose 2 examples.

10. which of the following farming practices contributed to the economic downturn? select the two correct answers.

a.

many farmers mortgaged their farms to buy more land.

b.

many farmers sold their land and farming equipment.

c.

many farmers charged high prices for their crops.

d.

many farmers borrowed money against the profits of future crops.

e.

many farmers took advantage of generous government policies.