AMSA Unit 6 - Great Depression/New Deal

President FDR was ___________ direct government intervention.

Even though the New Deal era is over, we can still see many of these programs today.

The belief that the government needed to spend money and create jobs in order for the economy to start working again

Thousands of WWI vets protested against the government asking for their bonus checks and more government support.

What is the term used to describe President Hoover's "do it yourself" approach to fixing the Great Depression?

Guaranteed Americans that the money they deposit into banks will be insured (repaid) by the Federal Government.

Banks inspected by the Treasury Dept. to ensure stability before reopening.

Offered government subsidies and assistance to farmers.

Brought federal government oversight and regulation into the stock market.

Provided job training and part-time employment opportunities for students and other young Americans.

What is this economic model called?

Required workers and employers to pay a tax that will be used to make monthly payments to those over the age of 65.

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A prolonged economic downturn where we see high unemployment, and limited economic growth and production.

Gave federal grants to states to help them provide for their unemployed (welfare).

President Hoover was ___________ direct government intervention.

Guaranteed workers the right to form unions and bargain collectively.

Mandated a 40-hour work week, set hourly minimum wage, and restricted child labor.

Which of the following are NOT one of the goals for the New Deal (Three R's)

When someone expects the economy to continue to prosper so they invest in companies by buying up stock

Developed resources and brought electricity to an impoverished area of the country.

Which of the following groups opposed some of FDR's New Deal programs?

Economic situation where we see loss and uncertainty.

Employed millions of young men to complete forestry jobs on federal lands.

Economic situation where we see growth and stability.

Employed millions of Americans in public works such as building bridges and roads, painting murals, etc.

Which of the following helped to bring about the Great Depression?