Which of the following correctly states an effect of the New Deal?

It greatly increased the role of the federal government.

Which of the following correctly describes a criticism of the New Deal?

The New Deal laws gave the president too much authority.

Which of the following correctly describes what happened to farmers who lived in the Dust Bowl?

They left their farms to find new jobs in other states.

Why did President Roosevelt propose a bill to reorganize the judiciary?

to increase the control the Democrats had on the government.

Why did the stock market crash in October 1929?

Most wanted to sell their stocks but few wanted to buy them.

Which correctly shows President Roosevelt’s response to the needs of African Americans?

created a 'Black Cabinet' to address Af. American concerns

Which of these New Deal programs are still part of the U.S. government? (Two correct answers.)

Social Security Act, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Why did many Americans blame President Hoover for the Great Depression?

They believed he should have done more to fix the economy.

Why did many banks close in the late 1920s and early 1930s?

Banks ran out of money when customers rushed to withdraw.

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1
Which of the following programs were NOT part of the Second New Deal?
Emergency Banking Relief Act
National Youth Administration
Works Progress Administration
Social Security Act
2
Which of the following correctly states an effect of the New Deal?
It greatly increased the role of the federal government.
It helped to quickly end the Great Depression.
It gave little help to Americans in times of economic crisis
It was helpful at the time but had no long-term impact.
3
Which of the following correctly describes a criticism of the New Deal?
It helped only business interests.
The cost of new programs would lead to taxes on businesses.
The New Deal laws gave the president too much authority.
Did not do enough for older Americans.
4
Which New Deal relief program helped refinance mortgages for farmers?
Civilian Conservation Corps
Farm Credit Administration
Civil Works Administration
Tennessee Valley Authority
5
Which New Deal relief program hired people to build dams and generators?
Tennessee Valley Authority
Civilian Conservation Corps
Farm Credit Administration
Civil Works Administration
6
Which of the following correctly describes what happened to farmers who lived in the Dust Bowl?
They joined the government to pass laws to support farmers.
They rebuilt their farms using the same old methods.
They left their farms to find new jobs in other states.
They sold their land at high prices and became wealthy.
7
Why did President Roosevelt propose a bill to reorganize the judiciary?
to increase the control the Democrats had on the government.
to add six new Supreme Court judges.
to establish a retirement age for Supreme Court justices.
so more New Deal programs would be declared unconstitutional
8
Why did the stock market crash in October 1929?
Federal Reserve Board made it to buy stocks on margin.
Many banks closed when they did not have enough money.
Most wanted to sell their stocks but few wanted to buy them.
People stopped buying stocks on margin and paid full price.
9
Which one of the following did NOT lead to the Great Depression?
Governmental monetary policy
Increasing world trade
Failing business and increased unemployment
The overproduction of goods
10
Which correctly shows President Roosevelt’s response to the needs of African Americans?
supported programs that favored white workers over Af. Ams.
made it illegal to discriminate against Af. American workers
created a 'Black Cabinet' to address Af. American concerns
often overlooked the concerns of Af. Ams. in his programs
11
Which of these New Deal programs are still part of the U.S. government? (Two correct answers.)
Civilian Conservation Corps
Social Security Act
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Agricultural Adjustment Act
12
Which New Deal relief program employed Americans to build roads and airports?
Farm Credit Administration
Civil Works Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Tennessee Valley Authority
13
Why did many Americans blame President Hoover for the Great Depression?
They felt his assistance programs made the economy worse.
They thought his low tariffs caused the Great Depression.
They were upset that he made payments to the Bonus Army.
They believed he should have done more to fix the economy.
14
Which New Deal relief program provided jobs planting trees and improving national parks?
Civilian Conservation Corps
Tennessee Valley Authority
Farm Credit Administration
Civil Works Administration
15
Why did many banks close in the late 1920s and early 1930s?
People put their money in the stock market instead of banks.
The federal government took over all banking practices..
Banks ran out of money when customers rushed to withdraw.
B retired due to the success achieved in the stock market.

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