American History Module 8/9/10 Review

What occurred when New Deal programs were reduced, and higher unemployment resulted?

Union memberships greatly decreased under the New Deal

Identify the term that illustrated both the dreams and realities of American life

Who advocated for people who were typically underrepresented?

What does Social Security do?

Which group of people hoped to receive their veteran benefits?

Worker's Progress Administration (WPA) Artists and writers were paid to produce art and literature

Marriage should be more of an equal partnership between men and women in the 1920s

What administration quickly created as many jobs for as many people as possible?

What reassured people that their money was safe in banks?

Which group of people were able to grow their own food during the Depression?

What allowed for greater tribal control over their own affairs?

Who organized a group of African Americans to advise the president on racial issues?

Liberals believed that the laws were giving the federal government too much power.

What organizations saw that communication was challenging since immigrants spoke many different languages?

Prosperity of the 1920s was less superficial than real because people were living within their means

federal government’s use of price supports from the AAA continued as farm subsidies that provided long lasting benefits

Who had his named attached to negative symbols?

American's were able to buy European goods during the Great Depression

How would you define the way government plays a very active role in shaping the economy

What was the sign of the income gap between workers and managers?

Which organization fought for legislation to protect African Americans’ rights?

Which act compensated farmers for practicing good soil management and conservation?

What is the 18th Amendment?

What gave people a break from the hardships of the Great Depression?