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What was the purpose of the Second New Deal?
What was the purpose of the Second New Deal?
- To reform banking and business institutions
- To create more employment opportunities for Americans (correct)
- To provide financial assistance to Americans affected by the depression
- To prevent future depressions by reforming institutions
Which program was NOT part of the New Deal Programs listed in the text?
Which program was NOT part of the New Deal Programs listed in the text?
- Civil Conservation Corps (CCC)
- National Recovery Administration (NRA) (correct)
- Social Security (SSA)
- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
What was one criticism FDR faced regarding the New Deal Programs?
What was one criticism FDR faced regarding the New Deal Programs?
- They were too successful and caused inflation
- They were unconstitutional and violated individual rights (correct)
- They were ineffective and did not help the economy
- They made the government less responsible for citizens' welfare
During the Bank Holiday, what did President FDR do?
During the Bank Holiday, what did President FDR do?
How did the New Deal influence the role of government in citizens' lives?
How did the New Deal influence the role of government in citizens' lives?
What was the purpose of the New Deal AAA discussed in the text?
What was the purpose of the New Deal AAA discussed in the text?
Why was the Tennessee Valley Authority significant?
Why was the Tennessee Valley Authority significant?
What did the National Industry Recovery Act create?
What did the National Industry Recovery Act create?
What was the main role of the National Recovery Administration (NRA)?
What was the main role of the National Recovery Administration (NRA)?
Which New Deal program focused on creating jobs by building government buildings, airports, bridges, and highways?
Which New Deal program focused on creating jobs by building government buildings, airports, bridges, and highways?
What was the primary purpose of the New Deal Banking Relief Act?
What was the primary purpose of the New Deal Banking Relief Act?
How did the Emergency Banking Act contribute to restoring confidence in the banking industry?
How did the Emergency Banking Act contribute to restoring confidence in the banking industry?
What differentiated financially sound banks from those that had to remain closed under the New Deal Banking Relief Act?
What differentiated financially sound banks from those that had to remain closed under the New Deal Banking Relief Act?
In what way did the Glass-Steagall Act impact commercial banking?
In what way did the Glass-Steagall Act impact commercial banking?
What role did the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have in restoring confidence in the banking industry?
What role did the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have in restoring confidence in the banking industry?
What was the primary purpose of the Second New Deal?
What was the primary purpose of the Second New Deal?
What was a major consequence of the bank runs during the Great Depression?
What was a major consequence of the bank runs during the Great Depression?
How did bank runs contribute to the economic collapse in the 1930s?
How did bank runs contribute to the economic collapse in the 1930s?
During a bank run, why did people rush to withdraw their money?
During a bank run, why did people rush to withdraw their money?
How did the government respond to bank runs after the Great Depression?
How did the government respond to bank runs after the Great Depression?
