How did the economic impacts of the Great Depression differ in the United States and in the Soviet Union?A.The United States instituted government regulation of business, while the Soviet Union did not.B.The United States suffered from high unemployment, while the Soviet Union did not.C.The United States borrowed money to fund government spending, while the Soviet Union did not.D.The United States eliminated all tariffs on foreign goods, while the Soviet Union did not.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What were the impacts of the Great Depression on the United States? A.Increased economic growth and prosperityB.High unemployment and bank failuresC.Increased military spending and global dominanceD.Improved social welfare and education.

How did World War II affect the economy of the United States?A.The United States experienced an economic boom that contributed to its rise as the world's prominent economy.B.The value of the U.S. economy became dependent on the repayment of large war bonds from other countries.C.The control of the U.S. economy shifted from complete government oversight to input from private industry.D.The United States was driven into a decade of economic depression because of the costs of the war.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

The cost of the Great Depression between 1929 and 1942 was a loss of:Question 18Select one:a.more than the United States ultimately spent on World War II.b.over $15 trillion in today's dollars.c.the output that otherwise would have been produced by the 50 percent of the nation's workers who had lost their jobs.d.both B and C are true.

Which of these economic tactics did both the United States and the Soviet Union use after World War II ended?A.Both countries printed large amounts of currency, which led to hyperinflation and economic recession.B.Both countries provided economic support to other states in an effort to influence their governments.C.Both countries instituted social welfare programs, providing social security and disability benefits for the first time.D.Both countries cut taxes and greatly limited their governments' role in regulating businesses.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which statement best describes how federalism changed as a result of the Great Depression?A.The state and federal governments came to share responsibilities for employment programs in a way they had not before.B.The state and federal governments came into conflict over whose responsibility it was to improve the lives of those in poverty.C.The federal government was unable to fund state governments, which gave them more control of their own financial affairs.D.State governments came to depend on federal money to help them financially during a crisis.