American Republic Ch. 23

New Deal program to raise farm prices by cutting production

which was NOT a reason for the Great Depression

a day when the stock market crashed

Hoover's administration created an agency to lend money to businesses

what was going on with America's international finances in the 20's

New Deal jobs included conservation, construction, actors and writers

FDR's attempt to overcome the Supreme Court opposition to the New Deal

The winner of the 1932 presidential election

Blue Eagle "Seal of Approval" for included businesses

AKA the old age insurance program

an area on the plains that suffered severe weather and soil erosion

As the Depression continued, more people panicked causing more damage to economy

Roosevelts "Court Packing Plan" threatened the balance of the 3 branches of government

Hoover's way of dealing with the depression was unsound

Roosevelt's programs were controversial but some still wanted more from the government

this program was created to cut wasteful competition in business

Hoover created the problems that caused the depression and was responsible for the chaos

a business slump

AKA "The Soil Soldiers"

what year did the stock market crash?

how did FDR help comfort & communicate to all in the country

purchasing stock on credit

in FDR's first term, who supported the majority of his programs

What disease did FDR have that left him disabled?

During the Depression, many wanted quick action from the government to help with difficulties

a direct handout

Who said, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"?

the name of FDR's college advisors

Both sides, liberal and conservative, criticized Roosevelt

the Dust Bowl was caused by overgrazing, overworking the land, and drought

which state experienced a land-sale boom

a feature of the Emergency Banking Act

built dams to control flooding (took towns to do so) and provided recreational areas

what was Hoover's belief about getting out of the Great Depression