Great Depression History

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What was the purpose of the Blue Eagle Campaign during the New Deal era?

  • To encourage international trade agreements
  • To raise awareness about environmental conservation
  • To promote fair labor practices in businesses (correct)
  • To increase funding for artistic endeavors

Which New Deal agency was responsible for setting national quality standards for new homes?

  • Agricultural Adjustment Administration
  • National Recovery Administration
  • Federal Housing Administration (correct)
  • Farm Security Administration

How did the Farm Security Act aim to help farmers during the Great Depression?

  • By providing free agricultural equipment to farmers
  • By promoting urban development projects
  • By offering tax breaks to farm owners
  • By increasing prices on agricultural products (correct)

What was the main focus of New Deal programs aimed at 'recovery'?

<p>Restoring the economy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the National Recovery Administration try to ensure businesses upheld labor standards?

<p>Awarding an official Blue Eagle stamp for compliance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the major problem that the Great Depression caused?

<p>Millions of people lost their jobs, homes, and businesses. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was elected President of the United States in 1933 during the Great Depression?

<p>Franklin D. Roosevelt (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the first New Deal programs?

<p>Providing relief to those most in need (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization created jobs for the unemployed by funding various government projects during the Great Depression?

<p>Public Works Administration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the three main categories that policies under Roosevelt's New Deal fell into?

<p>Relief, recovery, and reform (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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