FDR's New Deal programs were declared unconstitutional when the Supreme Court held that they

Infringed on powers reserved to the states

Smoot-Hawley Tariff was passed to protect U.S. agriculture and industry from foreign competition... One outcome would be

Led to a decrease in U.S. international trade

New Deal programs such as Works Progress Administration expanded role of federal government by?

Hiring unemployed individuals and providing relief benefits

What was the main intent of the Mexican Repatriation Act?

To send Mexican American immigrants back to Mexico

The Dust Bowl led many people to...

Farmers could not farm and many migrated to California

The New Deal changed American political thinking because it was based on the principle that?

The government should solve social & economic issues

President FDR sought to reassure the American public during uncertain economic times by?

Broadcast evening radio speeches known as fireside chats

Which two women made significant contributions during the New Deal?

Eleanor Roosevelt and Frances Perkins

Which statement best explains one effect of the New Deal?

People relied more on the federal government for assistance

Hoover's response to the Great Depression is often criticized because?

It failed to provide direct relief for neediest persons

The Social Security Act is considerd an important program because it?

Extended support to elderly citizens

A major reason for creating the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1933 was to?

Improve economic conditions in a poor rural region

FDR's "Court Packing" was was opposed by Congress because it would have violated?

The principle of Checks and Balances

Which New Deal program was created and continues to oversee the Stock Market?

Securities and Exchange Commission

The Federal Housing Administration is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many Arnericans primarily by

Helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks

FDR tried declaring a bank holiday and creating the FDIC to help the nations banking system by?

Restoring public confidence in the banks

The National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) affected workers by?

Protecting their right to form unions and bargain collectively

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1
FDR's New Deal programs were declared unconstitutional when the Supreme Court held that they
Infringed on powers reserved to the states
Prevented equal access to the judicial system
Granted privileges to religious organizations
Required US. cooperation with foreign nations
2
Causes of the Great Depression included overproduction, speculation, shrinking world trade and?
High unemployment
Weakness of the automobile industry
Ineffective banking practices
Farm prosperity
3
Smoot-Hawley Tariff was passed to protect U.S. agriculture and industry from foreign competition... One outcome would be
Helped stabilize the U.S. economy
Led to a decrease in U.S. international trade
Led to a decline in U.S. unemployment
Strengthened U.S. relationships overseas
4
New Deal programs such as Works Progress Administration expanded role of federal government by?
employ laborers to construct a national highway network
Help states plan and conduct relief efforts
Act as an oversight committee supervising state relief
Hiring unemployed individuals and providing relief benefits
5
What was the main intent of the Mexican Repatriation Act?
To send Mexican American immigrants back to Mexico
To grant citizenship to Mexican Americans
To encourage Mexican American immigrants to work legally
To employ Mexican Americans in the automobile industry
6
The Dust Bowl led many people to...
Many farmers turned to raising cattle
The problem of urban slums was addressed by the government
Farmers could not farm and many migrated to California
Congress passed the SEC to provide funding to the poor
7
The New Deal changed American political thinking because it was based on the principle that?
New social mobility jobs were created in rural areas
The government should solve social & economic issues
Economy will fix itself if left alone
States should take more responsibility
8
President FDR sought to reassure the American public during uncertain economic times by?
Holding weekly town hall meetings with average citizens
<br>Broadcast evening radio speeches known as fireside chats
Publishing a weekly news editorial titled "Road to Peace"
Making short appearances in a variety of Hollywood films
9
Which two women made significant contributions during the New Deal?
Frances Perkins and Jane Adams
Eleanor Roosevelt and Frances Perkins
Susan B. Anthony and Ida B. Wells
Eleanor Roosevelt and Ida B. Wells
10
Which statement best explains one effect of the New Deal?
Labor unions provided justification to state governments before strikes
The federal government took control of public education and universities
People relied more on the federal government for assistance
Corporations obtained permission from state leaders before hiring workers.
11
Hoover's response to the Great Depression is often criticized because?
It raised taxes on business and the wealthy
It was perceived as favoring Democrats over Republicans
It failed to provide direct relief for neediest persons
It wasted money on social programs
12
The Social Security Act is considerd an important program because it?
Brought a quick end to the Great Depression
Established a progressive income
Extended support to elderly citizens
provided jobs for those in the rural south
13
Which economic factor contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression?
The growth of railroads
Buying stocks on margin
High income taxes
Low worker productivity
14
A major reason for creating the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1933 was to?
Improve economic conditions in a poor rural region
Build and manage a turnpike in the valley
provide health care benefits for southerners
Encourage African Americans to settle in the valley
15
FDR proposed an increase in the number of Supreme Court justices because the Court ruled against —
The gold standard
Some rationing programs
Soup Kitchens
Some New Deal programs
16
Which geographic area is most closely associated with the Dust Bowl of the 1930's?
Great Plains
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes Basin
Appalachian Mountains
17
FDR's "Court Packing" was was opposed by Congress because it would have violated?
Judicial Review
The "elastic clause" of the Constitution
The principle of Checks and Balances
The 7th Amendment
18
Which New Deal program was created and continues to oversee the Stock Market?
Works Progress Administration
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Reserve System
19
The Federal Housing Administration is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many Arnericans primarily by
Providing them with money to pay for moving expenses
Helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks
Helping them choose a reputable home
Offering incentives for them to invest in rental properties
20
FDR tried declaring a bank holiday and creating the FDIC to help the nations banking system by?
Granting tax relief for individuals
Reducing government regulation of banks
Restricting foreign investments
Restoring public confidence in the banks
21
The National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) affected workers by?
Preventing public employee unions from going on strike
Forbidding racial discrimination in employment
Protecting their right to form unions and bargain collectively
Providing federal pensions for retired workers
22
President FDR New Deal policy can be broken down into three main factors?
Relief, Recall, Initiative
Relief, Recovery, Reform,
Reform, Referendum, Recall
Recovery, Isolationism, Reform

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Unit 5: Great Depression and New Deal

22 termsStudBud Administration998 plays

Unit 5: Great Depression and New Deal

Flashcards22 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 22

Answers

1
FDR's New Deal programs were declared unconstitutional when the Supreme Court held that they
Infringed on powers reserved to the states
Prevented equal access to the judicial system
Granted privileges to religious organizations
Required US. cooperation with foreign nations
2
Causes of the Great Depression included overproduction, speculation, shrinking world trade and?
High unemployment
Weakness of the automobile industry
Ineffective banking practices
Farm prosperity
3
Smoot-Hawley Tariff was passed to protect U.S. agriculture and industry from foreign competition... One outcome would be
Helped stabilize the U.S. economy
Led to a decrease in U.S. international trade
Led to a decline in U.S. unemployment
Strengthened U.S. relationships overseas
4
New Deal programs such as Works Progress Administration expanded role of federal government by?
employ laborers to construct a national highway network
Help states plan and conduct relief efforts
Act as an oversight committee supervising state relief
Hiring unemployed individuals and providing relief benefits
5
What was the main intent of the Mexican Repatriation Act?
To send Mexican American immigrants back to Mexico
To grant citizenship to Mexican Americans
To encourage Mexican American immigrants to work legally
To employ Mexican Americans in the automobile industry
6
The Dust Bowl led many people to...
Many farmers turned to raising cattle
The problem of urban slums was addressed by the government
Farmers could not farm and many migrated to California
Congress passed the SEC to provide funding to the poor
7
The New Deal changed American political thinking because it was based on the principle that?
New social mobility jobs were created in rural areas
The government should solve social & economic issues
Economy will fix itself if left alone
States should take more responsibility
8
President FDR sought to reassure the American public during uncertain economic times by?
Holding weekly town hall meetings with average citizens
<br>Broadcast evening radio speeches known as fireside chats
Publishing a weekly news editorial titled "Road to Peace"
Making short appearances in a variety of Hollywood films
9
Which two women made significant contributions during the New Deal?
Frances Perkins and Jane Adams
Eleanor Roosevelt and Frances Perkins
Susan B. Anthony and Ida B. Wells
Eleanor Roosevelt and Ida B. Wells
10
Which statement best explains one effect of the New Deal?
Labor unions provided justification to state governments before strikes
The federal government took control of public education and universities
People relied more on the federal government for assistance
Corporations obtained permission from state leaders before hiring workers.
11
Hoover's response to the Great Depression is often criticized because?
It raised taxes on business and the wealthy
It was perceived as favoring Democrats over Republicans
It failed to provide direct relief for neediest persons
It wasted money on social programs
12
The Social Security Act is considerd an important program because it?
Brought a quick end to the Great Depression
Established a progressive income
Extended support to elderly citizens
provided jobs for those in the rural south
13
Which economic factor contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression?
The growth of railroads
Buying stocks on margin
High income taxes
Low worker productivity
14
A major reason for creating the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1933 was to?
Improve economic conditions in a poor rural region
Build and manage a turnpike in the valley
provide health care benefits for southerners
Encourage African Americans to settle in the valley
15
FDR proposed an increase in the number of Supreme Court justices because the Court ruled against —
The gold standard
Some rationing programs
Soup Kitchens
Some New Deal programs
16
Which geographic area is most closely associated with the Dust Bowl of the 1930's?
Great Plains
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes Basin
Appalachian Mountains
17
FDR's "Court Packing" was was opposed by Congress because it would have violated?
Judicial Review
The "elastic clause" of the Constitution
The principle of Checks and Balances
The 7th Amendment
18
Which New Deal program was created and continues to oversee the Stock Market?
Works Progress Administration
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Reserve System
19
The Federal Housing Administration is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many Arnericans primarily by
Providing them with money to pay for moving expenses
Helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks
Helping them choose a reputable home
Offering incentives for them to invest in rental properties
20
FDR tried declaring a bank holiday and creating the FDIC to help the nations banking system by?
Granting tax relief for individuals
Reducing government regulation of banks
Restricting foreign investments
Restoring public confidence in the banks
21
The National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) affected workers by?
Preventing public employee unions from going on strike
Forbidding racial discrimination in employment
Protecting their right to form unions and bargain collectively
Providing federal pensions for retired workers
22
President FDR New Deal policy can be broken down into three main factors?
Relief, Recall, Initiative
Relief, Recovery, Reform,
Reform, Referendum, Recall
Recovery, Isolationism, Reform