American History Chapters 14 & 15

Created through the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933, this originally protected up to $5,000 of an individual’s bank account

Won the presidential election of 1928. Struggled with the Great Depression. Did not believe in direct relief.

radio talks about issues of public concern, explaining clearly his New Deal measures.

This put hundreds of thousands of young men to work building roads, developing parks, and planting trees.

This protected the right of workers to join unions

Causes of the farming crisis of the 1920s included the fact that

Who was the first woman to serve in the cabinet?

What was the first major action Roosevelt took as president?

Who made up the Bonus Army that marched on Washington?

The ______ amendment moved presidential inaugurations from March to January.

This provided old-age insurance for retirees 65 or older and their spouses.

This provided for bank inspections by the Treasury Department and a means for making federal loans to solid banks.

This New Deal critic was a Roman Catholic priest who broadcasted radio sermons.

Authorized up to $2 billion for emergency financing for banks, life insurance companies, railroads, & other businesses.

Set maximum hours of work per week. Also set minimum wages at 25 cents an hour, increasing to 40 cents an hour by 1945

Addressed problems of unemployment by creating jobs from the construction of airports to the sewing of clothing.

Roosevelt’s team of specially picked advisors, including professors, lawyers, and journalists.

In calling shantytowns "Hoovervilles", people conveyed their

The aim of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act was to

Period of intense activity from March 9, 1932 to June 16, 1932. 15 pieces of New Deal legislation were passed.

He organized the country's first all black trade union.

This New Deal critic was a senator from Louisiana. He proposed a nationwide social program called Share-Our-Wealth.

What does buying on margin mean?

Which of the following describes a government system for giving payments or food to the poor?

An alignment of diverse groups dedicated to supporting the Democratic Party.

October 29, 1929. The day the stock market crashed.

She helped organize a "Black Cabinet" of influential African Americans to advise Roosevelt on racial issues.

This rebuilt dams and provided hydroelectric power to an impoverished region.

paid farmers for cutting production of soil-depleting crops & rewarded farmers for practicing good soil conservation.

Required corporations to provide complete information on all stock offerings.

She influenced her husband to provide minorities and women with government positions.

This organization was created specifically to provide education, jobs, counseling, and recreation for young people.

Which of the following was the main objective of the Agricultural Adjustment Act?

Which was NOT a cause of the Dust Bowl?

Established the highest protective tariff in U.S. history.

Authorized the government to pay a bonus to World War I veterans.

This New Deal critic was a physician from California who didn’t think Roosevelt was doing enough for the elderly.

An arrangement in which consumers agree to buy now and pay later.

Spending more money than the government received in revenue.

Democratic presidential candidate in 1928. He served four terms as governor of New York.

Buying stocks on the chance of a quick profit without considering the risks

Which was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?