USA HISTORY

THE GREAT DEPRESSION 1929 1940

PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER AND THE GREAT DEPRESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which sentence has correct capitalization?
A
This agreement was made effective on june 25, 1929, after Hoover became president.
B
During the great depression, over 21, 000 men worked on the dam.
C
The floods caused terrible damage.
D
hoover said, “This great river, instead of being wasted in the sea, will now be brought into use by man.”
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Proper nouns are capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence. Names are always considered proper nouns. o Proper noun: I took Professor Palmer’s classes all four years of college. o Proper noun: We went to Hoover Dam for the 4th of July.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hydrology. Lake Mead is fed by the Colorado River and three smaller tributaries: the Virgin and Muddy Rivers and Las Vegas Wash.

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