The Works Progress Administration

provided a wide range of work for unskilled labor, artists, young people

Declared unconstitutional b/c it violated principle of federalism

One striking new feature of the 1932 Presidential election results was that

African Americans shifted their support to the Democrats

More heavily taxed wealthy people and corporations

The Public Works Administration provided

funding to states to create big construction projects (e.g. Lincoln Tunnel)

Schechter Poultry Corp. v. US ruled NIRA unconstitutional b/c

Congress could not delegate legislative powers to executive

Which is NOT true of the National Recovery Administration est by the NIRA

Schechter v. US upheld its constitutionality

What is true of FDR's victory in the 1936 election?

He won with support of a coalition, that included African Americans

Pump Priming holds that the government should in invest money in

the people who will spend new $ & lead to economic epansion

The Federal Securities and Exchange Commission aimed to

provide full disclosure of corporate information and prevent frauds.

After FDR's failed attempt to "pack" the Supreme Court

the Court began to support New Deal programs.

As a result of the "Roosevelt Recession,"

FDR adopted Keynesian (planned deficit spending) economics.

Senator Huey P. Long gained national popularity by

"Share Our Wealth" program to give every family $5,000.

The Fair Labor Standards Act established all of the following EXCEPT

mandatory health insurance for full time workers

Set a precedent for the federal government to help American citizens

When FDR assumed the presidency in March 1933,

he received unprecedented Congressional support.

Organized FDR's "Black Cabinet", 1st Black head of fed agency (Director of Minority Affairs of NYA)

The Social Security Act of 1935 did NOT

provide universal health care for the poor.

The Congress of Industrial Organization (CI0) was

an Industrial union, incl. skilled & unskilled workers in an industry

All of the following contributed to the Dust Bowl of the 1930s EXCEPT

Farmers' failure to use modern equipment.

The Glass-Steagall Act

created the FDIC to insure people's individual bank accounts

In 1935, President Roosevelt set up the Ressettlement Administration to

help Dust Bowl victims move to better land.

The Wagner Act of 1935 proved to be a trailblazing law that

gave labor the right to bargain collectively.

The (AAA) proposed to solve the "farm problem" by subsidizing farmers (paying them) to

reduce agricultural production.

The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 attempted to

reverse forced assimilation of Native Americans.

FDR's "court packing" scheme in 1937 reflected his desire to make the Supreme Court

more symbolic to New Deal programs.

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Unit 14: TAP 32: FDR and the New Deal (Ms. Robbins)

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1
The Works Progress Administration
was largely unsuccessful
provided a wide range of work for unskilled labor, artists, young people
Gave# to states to create large construction projects, e.g. Lincoln Tunnel
provided jobs to farmers
2
Which is not a goal of the New Deal?
recovery
reform
re-energize
relief
3
FDR used these to alleviate Americans fears about the Great Depression
New Deal magazines
fireside chats
outside rallies
feel good concerts
4
The first (AAA)
imposed a tax on the sale of farms to help pay the farmers
was never put into effect
Declared unconstitutional b/c it violated principle of federalism
was declared constitutional by the Supreme Court
5
FDR kept this campaign promise which would raise needed revenue.
raise tariffs
exempt the middle class from income tax
let Americans cash in their WWI liberty bonds
repeal prohibition
6
One striking new feature of the 1932 Presidential election results was that
urbam Americans finally cast more votes than rural Americans
Democrats made gains in the normally Republican Midwest.
African Americans shifted their support to the Democrats
the South had shifted to the Republican Party.
7
Which of these agencies was NOT for relief of the unemployed
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Farm Credit Administration
Public Works Administration
8
The Revenue Act
Exempt inheritance and gift $ from being taxes
Cut taxes of the wealthy
was nicknamed the soak the poor act
More heavily taxed wealthy people and corporations
9
The Hatch Act did all of the follow EXCEPT
forbid use of govt funds for political purposes
put limits on campaign contributions
barred fed admin officials from campaigning & soliciting while working
was highly effective
10
The Public Works Administration provided
funding to states to create big construction projects (e.g. Lincoln Tunnel)
provided jobs to farmers
jobs for artists
was largely unsuccessful
11
Authorized govt to examine banks' finances closed during bank holiday & reopen $ sound banks
Glass Steagall Act
Emergency Banking Relief Act
Federal Credit Administration Act
Federal Deposit Insurancy Corporation
12
Schechter Poultry Corp. v. US ruled NIRA unconstitutional b/c
states can't regulate interstate commerce
Congress coud not delegate executive powers to legislative
making chickens play tic tac toe is cruel
Congress could not delegate legislative powers to executive
13
The most immediate emergency facing FDR when he became president in March 1933 was
the national debt.
a chaotic banking system.
the farm crisis.
the collapse of international trade.
14
Organization of wealthy businessmen & conservatives that opposed New Deal as Socialistic and Anti-Capitalism
Anti-New Deal Groups
Priming Pump is Poop
Capitalism Coalition
American Liberty League
15
This act nationalized electricity and created a damn, was criticized as "creeping socialism"
Tennessee Valley Authority.
Public Works Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Social Securities Act
16
The goal of FDR's "managed currency" was
giving tax cuts to the rich
staying on the gold standard
was an unplanned sporadic economic idea
inflation via gold buying
17
The Democratic party platform on which FDR campaigned for in the 1932 election called for a New Deal that will
leave banking unregulated
bring about civil rights legislation
create jobs
decrease federal government involvement.
18
Which amendment is properly defined?
Repealed Prohibition = 21st
Prohibition = 19th
Changed inauguration Day to Jan. 20 = 21st
Limited Presidential Term to 2 Years = 20th
19
Which is NOT true of the National Recovery Administration est by the NIRA
Schechter v. US upheld its constitutionality
It tried to ensure fair wages and hours for labor
It tried to guarantee reasonable profits for business
It's symbol was the blue eagle
20
Which of the following was NOT a critic of FDR's New Deal?
Huey Long
Dr. Townshend
Frances Perkins
Charles Coughlin
21
Doctor who criticized FDR for not doing enough for the elderly; proposed $200/mo to ppl 60+
Charles Coughlin
Huey Long
Francis Townshend
John Collier
22
What is true of FDR's victory in the 1936 election?
He gave victory speech while music played "Brother Can you Spare a dime"
It proved the American people largely supported the New Deal
He won with support of a coalition, that included African Americans
He promised to pass civil rights legislation if he won
23
Most Dust Bowl migrants headed to
Nevada.
Oklahoma.
Arizona.
California.
24
The 1st Agricultural Adjustment Act was declared unconstitutional by......
The Grange v. US
Butler v. US
Schechter Poultry v. US
Schenck v. US
25
Provided low interest long term refinancing for small homes to prevent foreclosure
Home Owners Loan Corporation
US Housing Authority Act
Federal Securities Act
Housing Act
26
Pump Priming holds that the government should in invest money in
big business
upper class so it will trickle down to rest of society
plumbing
the people who will spend new $ & lead to economic epansion
27
The Federal Securities and Exchange Commission aimed to
prevent interlocking directorates and business "pyramiding"
halt the sale of stocks on margin (i.e. with borrowed funds)
provide full disclosure of corporate information and prevent frauds.
force stockbrokers to register with the federal government.
28
Employed young men on projects to reforest land, build parks, and use/ teach conservation
Public Works Administration
Civil Works Admomostratopm
Civilian Conservation Corps
Tennessee Valley Authority
29
John Steinbeck wrote this book depicting the difficult life for an "Okie" family, the Joads.
The Grapes of Wrath
A Century of Dishonor
Route 66
Our Difficult Journey
30
After FDR's failed attempt to "pack" the Supreme Court
Roosevelt was unable to make any changes in the court.
the Court began to support New Deal programs.
much New Deal legislation was ruled unconstitutional.
the Democrats lost the next election in 1940.
31
As a result of the "Roosevelt Recession,"
Roosevelt backed away from further economic experiments.
FDR adopted Keynesian (planned deficit spending) economics.
Republicans gained control of the Senate in 1938.
Social Security taxes were reduced.
32
Senator Huey P. Long gained national popularity by
"Share Our Wealth" program to give every family $5,000.
blaming Jews for the Depression.
supporting a $200-a-month old-age pension.
advocating social justice for all.
33
The Fair Labor Standards Act established all of the following EXCEPT
min wage, initially at .40/hr
max work week of 40 hrs w/ time & 1/2 for over time
child labor restrictions
mandatory health insurance for full time workers
34
The New Deal
Has no current legislation in place
Solved the Great Depression
Set a precedent for the federal government to help American citizens
Was universally praised
35
When FDR assumed the presidency in March 1933,
Congress refused to grant him any legislative authority.
he wanted to make as few mistakes as possible.
he knew exactly what he wanted to do.
he received unprecedented Congressional support.
36
Helped relocate sharecroppers & small farmers
Farm Loan Corporation
Federal Farming Act
Resettlement Administration
Okie Law
37
Mary McCleod Bethune
Organized FDR's "Black Cabinet"
was appointed the first female Secretary of Labor
was constantly at odds with Eleanor Roosevelt
1st Black head of fed agency (Director of Minority Affairs of NYA)
38
The Social Security Act of 1935 did NOT
provided money for the blind and disabled.
provided old-age pensions to people 65 and over.
provide universal health care for the poor.
receive criticism by concervatives for being socialistic
39
The Congress of Industrial Organization (CI0) was
an Industrial union, incl. skilled & unskilled workers in an industry
worked well with the AFL (American Federation of Labor)
led by Samuel Gompers
skilled labor union
40
Roosevelt Coalition, which ensured his 1936 win, included all EXCEPT
the Rich
African Americans
Southernern Democrats & Blue Collar Workers
Urbanites and Liberals
41
All of the following contributed to the Dust Bowl of the 1930s EXCEPT
dry-farming techniques.
soil erosion.
drought.
Farmers' failure to use modern equipment.
42
What was FDR's dog's name?
Grover
Fala
Checkers
Spacey
43
The Glass-Steagall Act
took the United States off the gold standard.
created the SEC to regulate the stock exchange.
created the FDIC to insure people's individual bank accounts
empowered FDR to close all the banks temporarily.
44
In 1935, President Roosevelt set up the Ressettlement Administration to
relocate unemployed industrial workers to other areas.
find jobs for farmers in industry.
help farmers migrate from Oklahoma to California.
help Dust Bowl victims move to better land.
45
The Wagner Act of 1935 proved to be a trailblazing law that
established the social security system.
established the NRA.
authorized the Public Works Administration (PWA).
gave labor the right to bargain collectively.
46
FDR appointed this first female Secretary of Labor
Mary McLeod Bethune
Janet Reno
Eleanor Roosevelt
Francis Perkins
47
The (AAA) proposed to solve the "farm problem" by subsidizing farmers (paying them) to
switch their occupation
to switch to more modern employment.
increase their agricultural production
reduce agricultural production.
48
The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 attempted to
reverse forced assimilation of Native Americans.
encourage Native American to give up their land claims.
preesure Native Americans to renounce self-government.
reinforce the Dawes Act of 1887.
49
Priest who criticized FDR on radio for not nationalizing the banking system & not doing enough
Huey Long
John Collier
Charles Coughlin
Francis Townshend
50
FDR's "court packing" scheme in 1937 reflected his desire to make the Supreme Court
more independent of Congress.
less burdened with appellate cases.
more conservative.
more symbolic to New Deal programs.
51
FDR's advisors, who helped him shape his New Deal
American Liberty League
Think Tank
New Deal Coalition
Brain Trust
52
Proposed deficit spending to initiate economic growth
Trickle Down Economics
Laissez Faire Economics
Supply side economics
Keynsian Economics
53
Which Amendment shortened the time between the presidential election and inauguration?
20
21
23
22
54
The phrase "Hundred Days" refers to
the worst months of the Great Depression.
the time that all banks were closed by FDR.
the first months of FDR's presidency.
"lame duck" period between FDR's election and inauguration

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