relief that provided work for young men 18-25 years old in food control, planting, flood work, etc.

CCC Civilian Conservation Corps

Most of the domestic legislation of the New Deal period was based on the idea that the federal government should.....

take on some responsibility for the welfare of people

The FDIC and the Securities and Exchange Commision were important because.....

restored the nation's faith in the banking system

provided money to states to construct schools and community buildings

PWA Public Works Administration

authorized the government to pay a bonus to WWI veterans

Was struck down by the Supreme Court because it was too much government control over industry

National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)

Raised crop prices by lowering production

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

What was Roosevelt's first order of business as President?

To close all of the nation's bank and complete inspections

New Deal policies gave the government....

more power and a greater role in individuals lives

insured account holders up to $5,000 and set strict standards for banks to follow

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

provided old age pension, unemployment, and aid for dependent children

buying risky stock in an effort to make a quick or large profit

Works Progress Administration

Program of the New Deal to perform public works to put people back to work.

Result of Bonus Army March

The bill didn't pass which led to some of the veterans being gased & beaten

Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado

Roosevelt attempted to challenge to system of checks and balances within the US government when he tried to

Increase the number of Supreme Court Justices

What was the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934?

Restored tribal land ownership & recognized tribal constitutions & gov't

Provided 500 million dollars in direct relief to the neediest Americans

FERA Federal Emergency Relief Act

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relief that provided work for young men 18-25 years old in food control, planting, flood work, etc.
FERA Federal Emergency Relief Act
CCC Civilian Conservation Corps
CWA Civil Works Administration
TVA Tennessee Valley Authority
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Most of the domestic legislation of the New Deal period was based on the idea that the federal government should.....
take on some responsibility for the welfare of people
eliminate the mortgages of the farmers
not do anything
bailout the banking system
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provided home loans, home mortgages and repairs
Works Progress Administration
Federal Housing Agency (FHA)
National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
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The FDIC and the Securities and Exchange Commision were important because.....
made the banks pay back all of the lost money of the Great Depression
The made sure information about the stock market was true
financially bailed out the banks
restored the nation's faith in the banking system
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provided money to states to construct schools and community buildings
PWA Public Works Administration
Federal Securities Act
Glass Steagall Act
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
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Patman Bill
set up soup kitchens
Provide housing for those living in shantytowns
Provide federal aid to families with disabled children
authorized the government to pay a bonus to WWI veterans
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Was struck down by the Supreme Court because it was too much government control over industry
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Federal Housing Agency (FHA)
National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)
Works Progress Administration
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Raised crop prices by lowering production
Federal Securities Act
Glass Steagall Act
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
PWA Public Works Administration
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Established the FDIC
Glass Steagall Act
Federal Securities Act
PWA Public Works Administration
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
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What was Roosevelt's first order of business as President?
To close all of the nation's bank and complete inspections
To provide direct relief to the American people
To provide financial support for the farmers
To pack the Supreme Court
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New Deal policies gave the government....
less power and involvement in individuals lives
more power and a greater role in individuals lives
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How did Roosevelt update the people on the state of the economy?
Television
Fireside Chats
Presidential Newspaper
Magazines
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insured account holders up to $5,000 and set strict standards for banks to follow
Works Progress Administration
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)
Federal Housing Agency (FHA)
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What were Roosevelt's main goals with the New Deal?
Relief, Recovery, and Reform
Resistance, Recovery, Referrendum
Referrendum, Recovery, Relief
Relief, Referrendum, Reform
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Social Security Act
provided old age pension, unemployment, and aid for dependent children
provided jobs to young men age 18-25 to protect the President
Built trust in the nation's banks
Allowed Roosevelt to challenge the Supreme Court
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Required stock info to be accurate and truthful
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
Federal Securities Act
PWA Public Works Administration
Glass Steagall Act
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Who was Frances Perkins?
World War II Nurse
First Female Cabinet Member
A Civil Rights Activist
Author of the Grapes of Wrath
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President Hoover's refusal to provide direct relief to the homeless led to
mansions
Shantytowns
the Suburbs
mobile homes
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Who was John Steinbeck
Secretary of Defense
author of the Grapes of Wrath
Senator from Ohio
Radio critic of FDR
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What is speculation?
only paying for a portion of your investment and buying the rest on credit
unemployment compensation
Set the minimum wage
buying risky stock in an effort to make a quick or large profit
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Causes of the Great Depression are Tariffs, easy credit, a crisis in the farm sector, unequal distribution
False
True
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Works Progress Administration
Provided 500 million dollars in direct relief to the neediest Americans
Program of the New Deal to perform public works to put people back to work.
relief that provided work for young men 18-25 years old planting trees
Building dams to provide hydroelectricity
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Fair Labor Standards Act was a 1938 law that set a minimum wage, a maximum workweek of 44 hours, & outlawed child labor
True
False
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hired artists, writers and photographers to create art during the Depression
National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)
Works Progress Administration
Federal Housing Agency (FHA)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
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Stock Market Crash
October 29, 1929
October 21, 1929
October 24, 1929
October 26, 1929
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Result of Bonus Army March
The bill passed and the WWI veterans went home happy
The bill did not pass and all the marchers left and went home
The bill didn't pass which led to some of the veterans being gased & beaten
The bill passed but the veterans were upset with the amount of money
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Dust Bowl States
Kansas, Nevada, Wyoming, Texas, and Nevada
Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado
North Dakota, South Dakota, New Jersey, Michigan, and New Meixco
Kansas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Colorado
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Roosevelt attempted to challenge to system of checks and balances within the US government when he tried to
Increase the number of Supreme Court Justices
Increase the number of Senators
Increase the number of members in the House
Decrease the number of members in the House
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What was the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934?
Forcing assimliation on Native Americans
Granted Native Americans their citizenship
Restored tribal land ownership & recognized tribal constitutions & gov't
Forced removal of Native Americans from their tribal lands
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Provided 500 million dollars in direct relief to the neediest Americans
CCC Civilian Conservation Corps
TVA Tennessee Valley Authority
FERA Federal Emergency Relief Act
CWA Civil Works Administration
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built dams, brought flood relief and hydroelectric power to the area
CWA Civil Works Administration
FERA Federal Emergency Relief Act
TVA Tennessee Valley Authority
CCC Civilian Conservation Corps
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What industry struggled the worst during the years that led up to the Great Depression?
Transportation
Textile
Shipping
Farmers
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Hoover's policy during the majority of the Great Depression could be summed up by saying...
Get out there and get a job
The Government is making a plan
Business as usual
the economy will bounce back shortly
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Paid 50,000 teacher salaries in rural schools
CWA Civil Works Administration
CCC Civilian Conservation Corps
FERA Federal Emergency Relief Act
TVA Tennessee Valley Authority

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