Why did some radical critics, like Huey Long, oppose the New Deal?

They argued it did not go far enough in redistributing wealth

What personal challenge did FDR face after an accident in 1921?

He was diagnosed with polio and lost the use of his legs

The New Deal tried to solve many problems that arose during the Great Depression by

providing federal aid to areas of the american economy

What was the chief complaint of conservatives against the New Deal?

made the government too powerful

The Securities & Exchange Commission, formed during the first New Deal, still operates today by

regulating the stock market and restricting margin buying

What were the goals of the New Deal?

provide relief, recovery, and reform

What was the purpose of the Social Security Act of 1935?

Offer retirement pensions and unemployment insurance

The Agricultural Adjustment Act helped farmers because it

sought to end overproduction and raise crop prices.

How did the National Recovery Administration develop codes of fair competition?

Worked w/ business & labor leaders to set min. wages&prices

How did the Great Depression change the role of government in America?

The role of the government greatly expanded

How did New Deal programs strengthen capitalism?

The FDIC & SEC restored trust in banks and the stock market.

“Hoovervilles” during the Great Depression consisted of

groups of makeshift homes in shantytowns

Americans who opposed New Deal measures criticized them because they thought these measures

expanded the role and size of the federal government

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1
Some opponents of the New Deal believed that it
harmed homeowners.
threatened individual freedom.
gave too much power to the people.
benefited only the banking industry.
2
FDR used the radio to communicate to the american public. What did he call his radio addresses?
evening conversations
nightly campfires
fireside chats
radio discussions
3
Roosevelt created the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) to
pay farmers to destroy their livestock.
regulate the stock market.
ensure bank deposits.
give banks a chance to organize.
4
Why did some radical critics, like Huey Long, oppose the New Deal?
They thought is hindered the growth of the country
They argued it did not go far enough in redistributing wealth
They thought it favored big businesses over small farmers
They felt it increased taxes on the wealthy too much
5
Which New Deal program was specifically designed to help farmers by reducing overproduction?
Social Security Act
National Industrial Recovery Act
Public Works Administration
Agricultural Adjustment Act
6
What personal challenge did FDR face after an accident in 1921?
He was diagnosed with polio and lost the use of his legs
He survived a near fatal car accident
He suffered a financial scandal
He resigned from the Senate due to illness
7
The New Deal tried to solve many problems that arose during the Great Depression by
decreasing foreign competition by raising tariffs
providing federal aid to areas of the american economy
lowering federal spending to maintain a balanced budget
raising taxes on big business to stimulate job creation
8
What was the chief complaint of conservatives against the New Deal?
brought changes that were too radical for most Americans
made the government too powerful
promoted free enterprise and individualism
concerned only with saving the banking system
9
putting money in consumers’ hands to stimulate the economy
collective bargaining
welfare state
court packing
pump priming
10
How many terms did Roosevelt serve as president?
4
3
1
2
11
The Securities & Exchange Commission, formed during the first New Deal, still operates today by
distributing $$$ of direct aid to unemployed workers
regulating the stock market and restricting margin buying
providing work in arts, theater, and literacy projects
insuring deposits in bank accounts
12
Formed when the government assumes responsibility for providing for citizens’ needs
collective bargaining
welfare state
pump priming
Federal Art Project
13
What were the goals of the New Deal?
increase spending on defense and trade
reform the government and decrease spending
provide relief, recovery, and reform
create schools and protect farmers
14
What was the purpose of the Social Security Act of 1935?
Provide jobs for unemployed workers
Offer retirement pensions and unemployment insurance
Regulate stock market practices
Regulate stock market practices
15
What did President Roosevelt introduce to help retirees?
Fair Labor Standards Act
Social Security Act
Second New Deal
Works Progress Administration
16
The Agricultural Adjustment Act helped farmers because it
regulated the stock market and made investments safer.
attracted industry with the promise of cheap power.
created jobs for over 2 million U.S. citizens.
sought to end overproduction and raise crop prices.
17
How did the National Recovery Administration develop codes of fair competition?
Worked w/ business leaders to determine min. & max. prices.
It relied on FDR’s Sec. of Labor to write business codes.
Worked w/ business & labor leaders to set min. wages&prices
Market forces to determine wages & prices of products.
18
What problem were the Civilian Conserve. Corps & Works Progress Admin. developed to address?
stock market speculation
reduced income of senior citizens
increase use of credit
high unemployment
19
How did the Great Depression change the role of government in America?
State govt. became more important than federal govt.
The federal goverment became less involved in the economy
The role of the government greatly expanded
The federal government decreased in size and scope.
20
One way that Americans escaped their concerns during the 1930s was to
live in the country.
avoid watching news on television.
go to movie theaters.
follow the stock market.
21
How did New Deal programs strengthen capitalism?
Price supports were set firmly in place for farmers.
A federal pension system gave retirees a way out of poverty.
The FDIC & SEC restored trust in banks and the stock market.
Unemployment insurance gave workers who lost jobs money
22
“Hoovervilles” during the Great Depression consisted of
pockets of the country that supported President Hoover
groups of makeshift homes in shantytowns
poor urban immigrant communities
deserted towns filled with foreclosed businesses
23
Who was the first female cabinet member?
Margaret Marshall
Mary McLeod Bethune
Eleanor Roosevelt
Frances Perkins
24
The Rural Electrification Administration provided electricity to
the unemployed
farmers
minorities
the elderly
25
Americans who opposed New Deal measures criticized them because they thought these measures
reduced spending to balance the budget
expanded the role and size of the federal government
permitted banks to operate without government regulations
weakened the executive branch

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