American History Chapter 12 Lesson 3

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1.

What new event began to destroy the Great Plains region of the United States during the 1930's, the same time as the Great Depression?
2.

Which of the following states was probably least likely to be affected by the dust, dryness, and heat of the Dust Bowl?
- A.
  
  Kansas
- B.
  
  Oklahoma
- C.
  
  Texas
- D.
  
  Colorado
- E.
  
  Minnesota
3.

According to the textbook, to what state did many farmers from the Great Plains take their families to head to?
4.

Approximately how many Americans were out of jobs at the time of the Great Depression and Dust Bowl (1936)?
- A.
  
  9 million
- B.
  
  3 million
- C.
  
  1 million
- D.
  
  7.5 million
5.

What historic highway lead many farmers from Texas or New Mexico to the west and California?
6.

What type of plan or strategy was created in an attempt to help feed hungry Americans across the country?
7.

Which of the following was not a result of the Great Depression on family life?
- A.
  
  Families were homeless
- B.
  
  Children were running away from home
- C.
  
  Unemployment rate raised
- D.
  
  Government set a number on how many children could be raised
8.

During the Dust Bowl and Great Depression women often had to take jobs typically performed by men.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Who acted as the president for President Roosevelt during his disability?
10.

Which group of people saw daily life improve the most?
- A.
  
  African Americans
- B.
  
  Native Americans
- C.
  
  Mexican Americans
- D.
  
  Polish Americans
11.

What do the letters AFL stand for as it relates to unions?
12.

What do the letters CIO stand for as it relates to unions?
13.

What term is used to describe actions or tactics workers would take when they were not happy with their place of employment?

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