Great Depression
New Deal
Popular Culture
Year in Review
World War II
100

Name the main cause of the Great Depression. 

Stock Market Crash of 1929 

100

What area was the main objective of the New Deal? 

A. Getting rid of Political Corruption 

B. Fixing the Economy 

C. Democrats taking control of Congress and the House of Representatives 

D. Establishing peace in America

B. Fixing the Economy 

100

Name one of the #1 seeds in the NBA Playoffs 

OKC Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers 

100

What famous Chicago gangster is this? 


Al Capone 

100

Name two of the Allied powers during World War II. 

America, United Kingdom, Russia, France 
200

Name two dishes that were eaten during the Great Depression. 

Chipped Beef, Depression/Tomato Soup, Mock Fish, Wacky Cake, Vinegar Pie, Water Pie, Fried Brain and Eggs, Hoover Stew, Poor Man's Meal, Peanut Butter stuffed Onions, Milk Toast 

200

Who did the New Deal mostly help? 

Working Class/Farmers, Lower/Middle Class 

200

This highly rated TV show just came out with a second season. 


Last of Us 

200

What kind of warfare was fought in World War I? 


Trench Warfare

200

What did America do to Japan that ended the war in Asia? 

Drop nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki


300

Which President is blamed for the Great Depression? 

Herbert Hoover 


300

What did the Social Security Act do? 

Give money to children, those with disabilities, and retired citizens 

300

What was the most watched movie this past weekend? 

Minecraft Movie 


300

What factory burned down during the American Industrial Revolution leaving dozens of dead and wounded? 


Triangle T Shirt Factory 

300

Name two countries that American fought in World War II.

 

Japan, Italy, Germany 

400

What were these communities called? 


Hoovervilles

400

What United States President was responsible for the New Deal? 

Franklin D. Roosevelt 


400

This actress is getting mocked for her portrayal of the evil queen in Snow White. 

Gal Gadot 

400

Which Amendment allowed women to vote? 

19th Amendment 

400

Who was the leader of Germany in WWII? 

Adolf Hitler 


500

Who was the boxer that won the heavyweight title during the Great Depression by beating the heavily favored Max Baer. 

James J. Braddock 

500

Approximately how much money does Chapman get taxed (per paycheck) for social security? 

$300 

500

Who was the leader of the Catholic Church who recently died? 

Pope Francis 

500

What game is this? 


A. Onwards to the West 

B. Manifest Destiny 

C. Sacagawea's Trials 

D. Oregon Trail 

D. Oregon Trail 

500

What event led to the deaths of roughly 6 Million Jews? 

The Holocaust