1)How did Louisiana churches respond to the Great Depression?

A)They increased stock market investments to offset declining offerings.
B)They merged with synagogues and mosques to reduce costs.
C)They openly campaigned for Herbert Hoover and the Republican Party.
D)They prepared free meals and collected clothing for people in need.

2)How did Louisianans respond to the Great Depression?

A)Voters rallied behind Herbert Hoover and the Republican Party to revive the economy.
B)Local governments encouraged farmers to grow more food crops and fewer cash crops.
C)Investors poured more money into the stock market, seeking to regain what they had lost.
D)More people deposited their money in the bank, seeking to protect their savings.

3)Which economic development occurred in Louisiana during World War II ?

A)A surplus of workers reduced the usage of farm machines.
B)Total bank deposits within the state topped the $1 billion mark.
C)Planters decreased their output in an effort to raise crop prices.
D)Garbage removal businesses scaled back their operations.

4)Which policy did Louisiana’s government shift away from during the Great Depression?

A)limiting spending
B)collecting taxes
C)supporting education
D)improving transportation

5)What did the Civilian Conservation Corps do for Louisiana during the Great Depression?

A)It sent artists and painters to decorate public buildings with murals.
B)It put unemployed young men to work on outdoor projects.
C)It encouraged farmers and planters to reduce their crop production.
D)It created a set of new codes to regulate labor relations in industry.

6)Which policy was part of Huey Long’s "Share Our Wealth" program?

A)a strong legislature to set the agenda for state government
B)tax cuts for the wealthy to stimulate entrepreneurship
C)reduced government spending to balance the budget
D)a pension to cover basic expenses for older Americans

7)Which political change occurred in Louisiana during the 1930s?

A)Parish and city governments gained more authority in the state.
B)The old Bourbon rulers lost power to Huey Long and his supporters.
C)The federal government enforced martial law for three years.
D)The Democratic Party lost control of both houses of the legislature.

8)Which bill did President Roosevelt sponsor that was motivated by Huey Long’s popularity?

A)the Social Security Act, which provided income for the elderly
B)the Pure Food and Drug Act, which increased consumer protection
C)the Civil Rights Act, which banned discrimination in public places
D)the Bland-Allison Act, which restored the silver dollar as currency

9)Which social impact did World War II have on Louisiana?

A)Segregation in the public schools ended.
B)Urban areas declined in population.
C)Women took on new roles in society.
D)Same-sex marriages became legal.

10)Which action by the federal government impacted Louisiana's political system during World War II ?

A)Congress adopted a new amendment to the United States Constitution allowing women to vote.
B)The Supreme Court struck down certain practices used to prevent African Americans from voting.
C)President Roosevelt issued an executive order allowing all citizens aged 18 and older to vote.
D)Congress passed legislation temporarily suspending voting rights for citizens of German ancestry.