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1
What New Deal agency was created to serve the elderly and disabled?
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Social Security Administration
Federal Housing Administration
2
Why was the TVA created?
provide jobs and improve the regional standard of living
offset the effects of urbanization & rapid population growth
establish industrial centers in the region
promote organic farming practices
3
Which of the following is a significant effect of the New Deal
states become enforcers of immigration laws
income tax rates fell to historic lows
federal government took on new roles
regulation of interstate trade was transferred to the states
4
New Deal agencies gave the government a larger role in the day to day welfare of citizens.
True
False
5
What is the role/goal of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)?
allow governemnt to set interests rates for banks
assist banks in recovering unpaid loans
government guarantees/protects bank deposits
limit government role in providing home loans
6
What caused Hooverville's to be built?
rise of corporate monopolies
strict banking regulations and high income taxes
high unemployment and widespread home foreclosures
influx of immigrants into urban areas
7
The Supreme Court ruled some New Deal programs unconstitutional because they -
granted privileges to religious organizations
required U.S. cooperation with foreign nations
infringed on powers reserved to the states
prevented equal access to the judicial system
8
Because of the Great Depression the U.S. government -
assumed principle role in protecting economic stability
abandoned deficit spending
deceased entitlement programs
dismantled financial regulatory agencies
9
Which of the following shows how the SSA affected the relationship between government & the citizens
allowed people to have direct input in government decisions
allowed government to tax investment income
government now more responsible for peoples economic welfare
made most people distrust the government
10
How did the Smoot-Hawley Tariff help cause the Great Depression?
Helped stabilize the U.S economy
Led to a decline in U.S. unemployment
Strengthened U.S. relationships overseas
Led to decrease in U.S. international trade
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How did bank failures contribute to the Great Depression?
interest rates on bank loans were too high
business could not be done because of bank holiday
foreign investors did not invest in US banks
people lost their life savings
12
Decline in Worldwide Trade, _____, Bank Failures = Great Depression. What cause is missing?
increase in consumer spending
government subsidization of agriculture
decrease in military spending
over-speculation in the stock market
13
The Federal Housing Administration continues to affect American's by -
providing them with money to pay for moving expenses
helping them choose a reputable home builder
offering incentives for them to invest in rental properties
helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks
14
An extended period of economic depression describes what decade?
2000's
1930's
1940's
1920's
15
What is a legacy or ongoing result of the New Deal?
the government funds a space exploration program
state governments us property taxes to fund programs
state governments deny residency to workers in other states
people rely on the federal government in tough times
16
Why were Mexican-American citizens deported during the Great Depression?
to fulfill the terms of a global peace treaty
to protect national security
to reduce competition for jobs
to prevent communist influence on labor unions
17
FDR being elected 4 times contributed to -
Supreme Court ruling same party can't serve 2 straight terms
a constitutional amendment on term limits for the president
a statute prohibiting foreigners from giving to campaigns
a congressional committee to investigate the President
18
Which of the following caused economic instability in 1929?
over-speculation in the stock market
implementation of a personal income tax
new regulations on banking
elimination of import tariffs
19
What was the fear with FDR's court packing plan?
takes too much power away from the states
Interferes with Senate's power to ratify treaties
gives too much power to the executive branch
threatens the principle of popular sovereignty
20
Both the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and the New Deal attempted to -
more services through public utility regulation
direct relief payments to unemployed citizens
Protect economy with government intervention in business
Borrow money from foreign banks to reduce debt
21
What 2 factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl
severe heat and rapid suburban development
prolonged drought and poor farming practices
flash flooding and intense deforestation
high winds and railroad construction
22
How did the Social Security Act affect the role of the federal government?
implemented new regulations on interstate travel
established an agency to monitor immigration
created a government administered benefits program
authorized the government to impose a flat tax
23
What 20's innovation allowed FDR to communicate with the American people?
could have town hall meeting in movie theaters
used the radio to have "fireside" chats
Assembly line made newspapers quicker
appeared in first talking movies
