Question

why did the federal government create this program in 1933?
a to establish industrial centers in the region
b to promote organic farming practices
c to offset the effects of urbanization and rapid population growth
d to provide jobs and improve the regional standard of living
10 which of these factors contributed most to the dust bowl?
a flash flooding and intense deforestation
b prolonged drought and poor farming practices
c high winds and railroad construction
d severe heat and rapid suburban development

Explanation:

• Question 9: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was created during the Great Depression. Its main goals included providing jobs (through construction of dams, etc.) and improving the regional standard of living (by offering electricity, flood control, etc.). It wasn't primarily about establishing industrial centers (A), promoting organic farming (B was not a focus), or offsetting urbanization effects (C - the region was more rural and affected by poverty).
• Question 10: The Dust Bowl was mainly caused by a prolonged drought (which dried out the soil) and poor farming practices (like over - plowing, not rotating crops, which left the soil exposed). Flash flooding (A) was not a cause. Railroad construction (C) and suburban development (D) were not the main contributing factors.

Answer:

1. D. To provide jobs and improve the regional standard of living
2. B. Prolonged drought and poor farming practices