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Franklin D. Roosevelt became president in April 1933.
Franklin D. Roosevelt became president in April 1933.
False
The New Deal aimed to provide economic relief, recovery, and reforms.
The New Deal aimed to provide economic relief, recovery, and reforms.
True
The Emergency Banking Act led to the permanent closure of all banks in the U.S.
The Emergency Banking Act led to the permanent closure of all banks in the U.S.
False
The creation of the FDIC was part of the Glass-Steagall Act.
The creation of the FDIC was part of the Glass-Steagall Act.
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The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) focused on job creation through infrastructure projects.
The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) focused on job creation through infrastructure projects.
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The $500 million injected by FERA was meant to support state and local agencies.
The $500 million injected by FERA was meant to support state and local agencies.
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Roosevelt's 'bank holiday' involved closing banks to encourage panic withdrawals.
Roosevelt's 'bank holiday' involved closing banks to encourage panic withdrawals.
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The New Deal never addressed the issue of public trust in the banking system.
The New Deal never addressed the issue of public trust in the banking system.
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The main focus of the New Deal was to benefit large corporations.
The main focus of the New Deal was to benefit large corporations.
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Roosevelt's first 100 days in office were characterized by a lack of legislative activity.
Roosevelt's first 100 days in office were characterized by a lack of legislative activity.
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The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) focused on reducing unemployment by building bridges, dams, and hospitals.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) focused on reducing unemployment by building bridges, dams, and hospitals.
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The New Deal's direct aid provided immediate assistance to Americans for basic needs like food and shelter.
The New Deal's direct aid provided immediate assistance to Americans for basic needs like food and shelter.
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The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) aimed to increase crop production to lower prices for farmers.
The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) aimed to increase crop production to lower prices for farmers.
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The Public Works Administration (PWA) focused on creating job opportunities through large-scale public works projects.
The Public Works Administration (PWA) focused on creating job opportunities through large-scale public works projects.
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Roosevelt's Fireside Chats were radio broadcasts that aimed to explain his policies and reasoning to the American people.
Roosevelt's Fireside Chats were radio broadcasts that aimed to explain his policies and reasoning to the American people.
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The New Deal's emphasis was solely on providing immediate economic relief without considering long-term recovery and reform.
The New Deal's emphasis was solely on providing immediate economic relief without considering long-term recovery and reform.
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Roosevelt's first 100 days in office did not have a significant impact on the role of government in American life.
Roosevelt's first 100 days in office did not have a significant impact on the role of government in American life.
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The CCC employed over 250,000 people within a few months of its launch in projects like reforestation and soil erosion control.
The CCC employed over 250,000 people within a few months of its launch in projects like reforestation and soil erosion control.
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The main goal of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) was to increase crop production and create surplus.
The main goal of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) was to increase crop production and create surplus.
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The New Deal sought to stabilize the banking system and restore public trust in the federal government.
The New Deal sought to stabilize the banking system and restore public trust in the federal government.
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Study Notes
Franklin D. Roosevelt and The New Deal
- Franklin D. Roosevelt became president in April 1933
- The New Deal aimed to provide economic relief, recovery, and reforms
Banking and Financial Reforms
- The Emergency Banking Act led to the reopening of solvent banks in the U.S.
- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was created as part of the Glass-Steagall Act
- The FDIC insured deposits, increasing public trust in the banking system
Job Creation and Infrastructure
- The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) focused on job creation through infrastructure projects
- FERA injected $500 million to support state and local agencies
- The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) focused on reducing unemployment by building bridges, dams, and hospitals
- The CCC employed over 250,000 people within a few months of its launch in projects like reforestation and soil erosion control
Agricultural Reforms
- The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) aimed to reduce crop production to raise prices for farmers
- The AAA did not aim to increase crop production and create surplus
Public Works and Economic Relief
- The Public Works Administration (PWA) focused on creating job opportunities through large-scale public works projects
- The New Deal's direct aid provided immediate assistance to Americans for basic needs like food and shelter
Leadership and Communication
- Roosevelt's 'bank holiday' involved closing banks to prevent panic withdrawals
- Roosevelt's Fireside Chats were radio broadcasts that aimed to explain his policies and reasoning to the American people
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Explore the historic significance of Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency and the ambitious legislation he enacted during his first 100 days in office to address the Great Depression. Learn about the New Deal's efforts to provide economic relief, recovery, and reforms during a critical period in U.S. history.
