Great Depression & The New Deal (1929-1939)

Great Depression & The New Deal (1929-1939)

• Economic Factor Contributing to the Depression: Students should analyze economic factors to determine the primary cause of the Depression.
• Effectiveness of Hoover's Policies: Evaluate the effectiveness of Herbert Hoover's policies and explain reasoning.
• Hoover's Worst Mistake: Identify and explain what was perceived as Hoover's biggest policy error. Justifications must be provided.
• Success of Hoover's Domestic Programs: Assess the success or failure of Hoover's domestic policy programs. Provide reasoning.
• New Deal Phases: Detail the number of phases the New Deal was divided into and list them.
• Three R's of the New Deal: Identify and define the three crucial goals of the New Deal.
• Agencies Created During Roosevelt's First 100 Days: List the agencies formed during Franklin D. Roosevelt's first 100 days in office.
• Importance of the 1934 Congressional Elections: Examine the significance of the 1934 congressional elections.
• Wagner Act (1935): Assess the importance and impact of the 1935 Wagner Act. References to additional information from page 5 are required.
• New Deal's Momentum Loss (Late 1930s): Provide a rationale for the waning influence of the New Deal towards the end of the 1930s.
• Adoption of Keynesian Economics by FDR: Specify when Franklin D. Roosevelt adopted Keynesian economic principles.
• Impact of the 1936 Presidential Election: Explain how the 1936 presidential election influenced Roosevelt's Court Reorganization Plan.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (1938): Describe the impact of the 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act and its connection to earlier labor movements.
• Impact of FDR on Government-Society Relationship: Detail how Franklin D. Roosevelt altered the relationship between government and society.
• Positive or Detrimental Effects of the New Deal: Evaluate whether the New Deal had a positive or negative effect on American society. Justify your response.

This quiz covers the critical events and policies during the Great Depression and the New Deal era. Students will explore economic factors, evaluate Hoover's policies, and define the three R's of the New Deal. Key agencies and significant events from this period are also analyzed for a comprehensive understanding.