Major criticism of FDR's New Deal programs

made people dependent on the federal government

Difference between Roosevelt and Hoover administrations was Roosevelt

was willing for government to intervene in economic issues

The lasting result of the New Deal on the US has been

government must take a large role in nation's well-being

The purpose of Social Security was

to provide long-term safety net for the elderly.

Qualified people will receive money at 65 until death meant

provided economic assistance to retired workers

How did women make important social and political contributions in the New Deal?

Eleanor Roosevelt and Frances Perkins introduced reforms.

Built infrastructure that has lasted.

Why did the installment plan fail?

People could not afford to pay off what they owed.

Critics said the New Deal favored socialism because the federal government

increased responsibility over the welfare of the economy

How did the US economy in the 1920s differ from the 1930s (all answers are this order)

more borrowing/speculation, high unemployment/lost business

Significant cause of the Great Depression

unsound bank policies, too much credit, stock market

What was the general attitude of people in the 1920s?

no one believed the warning signs

The Stock Market crash of 1929

triggered a chain of events leading to economic crisis

Which conclusion is best supported in the graph?

economic conditions let to changes in car production

What is Roosevelt proposing in this cartoon?

increasing the number of justices on the Supreme Court

Enactment of New Deal Programs showed belief that

federal government must care about economic well-being

Why were breadlines and soup kitchens started in the 1930s?

low employment cause by failing business.

The Indian Reorganization Act

gave them more control over their affairs.

Main purpose of SEC and FDIC was to

develop rules to limit speculation & safeguard savings

Oklahoma's Dust Bowl farmers experience showed

effect of geography on people's lives

Why were shantytowns called "Hoovervilles"?

no direct federal aid to homeless

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1
Major criticism of FDR's New Deal programs
made people dependent on the federal government
provided too much protection for big business
reduced the power of the Federal Government
ignored the plight of homeowners with mortgages
2
Difference between Roosevelt and Hoover administrations was Roosevelt
was unable to win support for economic programs
was willing for government to intervene in economic issues
was able to ignore economic issue in first term
was unwilling to have government establish job programs
3
The lasting result of the New Deal on the US has been
reduction of the national debt
control of stock prices by US government
business & labor strengthen the Presidency
government must take a large role in nation's well-being
4
How were many people buying stocks in the 1920s?
By Hoodwinking.
Through a stockbroker.
On Margin.
On Speculation.
5
What was the reason for this election result shown on the map?
Republican Party's popularity was declining
votes blamed Hoover
Roosevelt has business experience
difficult to defeat seating president
6
What was the name of the program aimed at men 18-25?
Civilian Conservation Corps
National Recovery Administration
Tennessee Valley Authority
Agricultural Adjustment Act
7
What were the major goals of the New Deal?
abolition and suffrage
no gold standard and free coinage of silver
relief, recovery, and reform
expanding the size and economic influence of the U.S.
8
The purpose of Social Security was
to give temporary job relief.
to build large projects.
to provide long-term safety net for the elderly.
to conserve national parks.
9
Qualified people will receive money at 65 until death meant
provided economic assistance to retired workers
rewarded workers for their union support
a guarantee of an annual income to experienced employees
assured adequate medical care for the elderly
10
How did women make important social and political contributions in the New Deal?
Eleanor Roosevelt and Frances Perkins introduced reforms.
Domestic workers changed Social Security and Fair Labor Standards.
Stomped out gender discrimination.
Could not work in the CCC.
11
What did the PWA do?
Improved the money supply.
Put artists to work.
Gave direct relief to families.
Built infrastructure that has lasted.
12
Why did the installment plan fail?
People could not afford to pay off what they owed.
People paid too much for what they bought.
People did not want to buy luxury good.
People did not purchase enough.
13
Critics said the New Deal favored socialism because the federal government
increased responsibility over the welfare of the economy
took ownership of major industries
favored farmers over workers and business owners
declined to prosecute business monomplies
14
How did the US economy in the 1920s differ from the 1930s (all answers are this order)
increase role of government, reversal of this trend
more borrowing/speculation, high unemployment/lost business
less borrowing, prosperity and success
increase unemployment, sharp decline in unemployment
15
Significant cause of the Great Depression
decrease in protective tariffs cause competition from abroad
consumer goods were inexpensive
unsound bank policies, too much credit, stock market
violent strikes paralyzed industry
16
What was the general attitude of people in the 1920s?
what caused the Stock market crash was unknown.
economic unity for investors optimism.
no one believed the warning signs
the crash was predicted, but not prevented.
17
The Stock Market crash of 1929
triggered a chain of events leading to economic crisis
had no effect
was a result of the Great Depression
caused the Great Depression
18
Which conclusion is best supported in the graph?
economic conditions let to changes in car production
level of automobile production remained constant
by 1929, most cars were produced in the US
the average family found cars too expensive
19
What is Roosevelt proposing in this cartoon?
raising the salaries of federal justices
increasing the number of justices on the Supreme Court
reducing the Supreme Court's use of judicial review
exercising his veto power over Supreme Court decisions
20
Enactment of New Deal Programs showed belief that
state governments should not control commerce in the state
federal government must care about economic well-being
corporation worked best without government interference
US Constitution not relevant to 20th century life
21
Why were breadlines and soup kitchens started in the 1930s?
low employment caused by military pensions.
over employment with an increase in agriculture exports.
low employment cause by failing business.
low employment because of WWI.
22
The Indian Reorganization Act
improved their standard of living.
encouraged them to participate in New Deal Programs.
gave them more control over their affairs.
forced them to sell their live stock to conserve the soil.
23
Main purpose of SEC and FDIC was to
guarantee income for American families
develop rules to limit speculation & safeguard savings
enable federal government to take over failing businesses
provide immediate employment opportunities
24
Two basic causes of the Dust Bowl were
strip mining and toxic waste dumping
clear-cutting of forests and railroad construction
overpopulation and urban sprawl
over-farming and drought
25
Oklahoma's Dust Bowl farmers experience showed
success of farm subsidies
the results of the Indian Removal act
effect of geography on people's lives
limitation of civil liberties during a crisis
26
Why would dairy farmers dump out their milk?
The government was regulating the industry.
No one was drinking milk.
The dairy workers were treated poorly.
Prices were too low
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Why were shantytowns called "Hoovervilles"?
no direct federal aid to homeless
support for federal job programs
emergency relief provided food to the poor
efforts to help people return to family

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