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Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA) during the First New Deal?
Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA) during the First New Deal?
What was the main objective of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the New Deal era?
What was the main objective of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the New Deal era?
Which of the following programs was NOT directly associated with the Second New Deal?
Which of the following programs was NOT directly associated with the Second New Deal?
What was the primary purpose of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)?
What was the primary purpose of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)?
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What was the focus of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)?
What was the focus of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)?
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Which of the following is considered a key success of the New Deal programs?
Which of the following is considered a key success of the New Deal programs?
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What was the main criticism made by Huey Long regarding the New Deal?
What was the main criticism made by Huey Long regarding the New Deal?
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What was the main criticism of the New Deal from the Republican party?
What was the main criticism of the New Deal from the Republican party?
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Which of the following New Deal agencies focused on providing jobs for skilled workers, with a focus on building public infrastructure such as schools and hospitals?
Which of the following New Deal agencies focused on providing jobs for skilled workers, with a focus on building public infrastructure such as schools and hospitals?
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Why did the Supreme Court deem some parts of the New Deal unconstitutional?
Why did the Supreme Court deem some parts of the New Deal unconstitutional?
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Study Notes
First New Deal
- Roosevelt's first 100 days included sweeping measures affecting the US economy
- Banks were checked by government
- 5,000 banks were allowed to reopen
- Alphabet Agencies (AAA, CCC, CWA, FERA) implemented programs for relief and recovery
- AAA: aimed at agricultural reform, rising income, but didn't help farmers or sharecroppers
- CCC: addressed unemployment, provided housing and food, but had limited success
- CWA: aided the unskilled unemployed; closed in 1934
- FERA: helped states and federal governments create jobs; spent on soup kitchens, failing to stop the Great Depression
- TVA: relief, recovery, and reform in Tennessee Valley, improved soil, dams, and built power stations providing 15,000 jobs
- Key point: The programs had mixed results, with some showing limited effectiveness in resolving unemployment and economic problems.
Second New Deal
- Aims to take more radical steps to boost American economy, address societal issues
- Focused on helping farmers and smallholders through the RA program and other measures
- Created programs to help the elderly, widows, and disabled, including social security act.
- Included measures for unemployment insurance and other social welfare provisions
New Deal Failures
- Divided the USA; concern that FDR was becoming a communist, undermining American values
- Big businesses remained powerful
- Labor unions faced suspicion and conflict
- Financial crises were not immediately solved
- Economic recovery was slow; high unemployment still existed in 1941
New Deal Successes
- Restored faith in government, setting a tone for future policies
- Managed large sums of money without major scandals
- Provided aid and housing to the impoverished
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Explore the significant measures taken during Roosevelt's First and Second New Deals that aimed to recover and reform the US economy. This quiz delves into the various programs introduced, their effectiveness, and the challenges faced during this transformative period. Test your knowledge on the Alphabet Agencies and their impact on American society.
