BJU American Republic 22.3 and 22.4 Quiz

In his first inaugural address, FDR said, "the only thing we have to fear is _______"

What was the date of the stock market crash?

What were Hoovervilles?

The Hoover Dam was constructed during the Depression using federal funds.

insured individual bank accounts

Congress voted in favor of Roosevelt's plan to add more justices to the Supreme Court.

successful radio talks given by FDR to calm the fears of the Americans

paid farmers to destroy crops and livestock

President Hoover did nothing to help alleviate the Depression.

One of FDR's first actions as president was to temporarily close all _____.

loaned money to businesses and banks for projects to create jobs under President Hoover

eliminated competition among businesses who agreed to follow government codes

employed 8 million people in public works projects (including artists, authors, and actors)

Who gets blamed for the Great Depression?

provided unemployment insurance and a pension to retired workers

Hoover won re-election in the 1932 presidential election.

provided electricity in 7 states along a river (in Appalachia)

Roosevelt dealt with the disease of ____ most of his adult life.

gave young, unmarried men jobs planting trees and developing parks in a disciplined setting