How did 'court packing' violate the principle of checks and balances?

FDR took advantage executive branch over the judicial branch

Major criticism of FDR and his New Deal programs were the programs

made people dependent on the Federal Government

The stock market crash of 1929

triggered a chain of events that led to the economic crisis.

Why did FDR want to 'pack the court'?

to ensure that New Deal programs would remain in place

What was the purpose of the fireside chats?

FDR to talk w/ the Am ppl to feel better about Grt Dep

What was a CAUSE to the Stock Market crash?

Investors sold meaningless stock

After WWI, why did American farmers fail to share in the general economic growth of the US?

Overproduction and competition caused falling prices

Purpose of SEC and FDIC was

develop rules to limit speculation and safeguard savings.

Radios changed communication in the 1920s by:

Made news, music, and entertainment more accessible

In the 1930’s, the passage of New Deal programs demonstrated a belief that:

Fed Gov't concern itself w/ people’s economic well-being.

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Prosperity and Depression Unit Exam

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How did 'court packing' violate the principle of checks and balances?
FDR took advantage executive branch over the judicial branch
Allowed New Deal programs to take money away from military
Congress was able to have more power over the president
Sup Crt influence authority of the executive branch
2
The scandal that President Harding’s presidency is known for is:
Whitewater
Watergate
Teapot Dome
Oven hotmits
3
Major criticism of FDR and his New Deal programs were the programs
ignored the plight of homeowners with mortgages
provided too much protection for big business
made people dependent on the Federal Government
reduced the power of the Federal Government
4
At first, what did President Hoover rely on to relieve the Depression?
laws forbidding businesses to fire workers
federal money and government grants
volunteerism and localism
mandatory unionization in all factories
5
The Scopes Monkey Trial became a case about
Evolution vs creationsim
nativism vs inclusion
round vs flat
collusion vs suppression
6
The stock market crash of 1929
triggered a chain of events that led to the economic crisis.
caused the Great Depression.
was a result of the Great Depression.
had no effect on the onset of the Depression.
7
In class, we used what way to remember the causes of the Great Depression?
BLAND
MAN
DAAN
LOGS
8
Why did FDR want to 'pack the court'?
to give out political favors for supporters
to strengthen the power of the Judicial branch
to strengthen the authority of Congress
to ensure that New Deal programs would remain in place
9
In the 1920s when African-American achievements in art and music and literature flourished
Prohibition
Harlem Renaissance
Back to Africa
Nativism
10
What was the purpose of the fireside chats?
a way for FDR to secretly meet with advisers of the New Deal
chance for the American people to laugh at the comedy of FDR
FDR to talk w/ the Am ppl to feel better about Grt Dep
allowed critics of FDR to communicate to the American people
11
The 1920s were known as
Jazz Age
Hype Time
Growling Period
Jazz Hands
12
What was a CAUSE to the Stock Market crash?
Banks closed
Investors sold meaningless stock
Businesses closed
Unemployment was high
13
It was this movement that supported the passage of Prohibition in 1920
Temperance movement
Back to Africa
Harlem Renaissance
Bootleg Movement
14
After WWI, why did American farmers fail to share in the general economic growth of the US?
Overproduction and competition caused falling prices
Farmers could not produce enough to keep up with demand
Fed Govt reduced # of acres on that farmers could grow crops
Immigrants were settling in the west & competing w/ farmers
15
Purpose of SEC and FDIC was
develop rules to limit speculation and safeguard savings.
provide immediate employment opportunities.
assure a guaranteed income for American families.
enable Federal Government to take over failing industries.
16
The modern woman of the 1920s was known for her short hair and dresses
fundamentalist
flapper
floosie
victorian
17
Radios changed communication in the 1920s by:
Putting the movie theaters out of business
Made news, music, and entertainment more accessible
Playing the popular music of the day
Uncovering the scandals of the president
18
Henry Ford used the ___________________ to mass produce his Model T car.
Alternative fuel
Speakeasies
Immigration pool
Assembly line
19
How did the uneven distribution of the nation’s wealth lead to the depression?
Farmers had surpluses of crops but demand for them decreased
Wealthy people grew wealthier
all of the above
Getting credit was easy, but many ppl couldn't pay them back
20
In the 1930’s, the passage of New Deal programs demonstrated a belief that:
US Constitution was not relevant to 20th-century life.
Fed Gov't concern itself w/ people’s economic well-being.
state gov't should give up control over trade w/in states
corporations were best without gov't interference.

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