AMSCO APUSH Ch 24

Question 1

What did the Social Security Act of 1935 accomplish?

Accepted Answer

A way to provide money for elderly people who can't work, A way to collect taxes automatically

Question 2

The day the stock market crashed was known as?

Accepted Answer

Black Tuesday

Question 3

What was the Tennessee Valley Authority?

Accepted Answer

Provided flood control, electricity, etc., Created to develop Tennessee economically

Question 4

What was the First New Deal?

Accepted Answer

Recovery for business, Recovery for the economy

Question 5

What did the Civilian Conservation Corps do?

Accepted Answer

Provided jobs for young men

Question 6

What was the Hawley-Smoot Tariff of 1930?

Accepted Answer

Raised tax on foreign imports to 31-49%, Highest tariff in history

Question 7

What was the focus of the Second New Deal?

Accepted Answer

Reform, Relief

Question 8

What did the court case Schechter vs. US decide?

Accepted Answer

The legislative branch couldn't give power on a whim, Transfer of power cannot be arbitrary

Question 9

What was a major purpose of the Public Works Administration?

Accepted Answer

Let local governments improve their public buildings, Gave money to state and city governments

Question 10

What was the 20th Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Reduced time between election and inauguration

Question 11

What was the Indian Reorganization Act?

Accepted Answer

Restored tribal ownership of lands, Recognized tribal governments

Questions 11