New Deal Programs Quiz

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What aspect of the economy did the Fireside Chats aim to address?

Lack of purchasing power (correct)

Unemployment rates

Inflation rates

Budget deficit

What was the main purpose of creating the National Industry Recovery Act?

To address concerns about socialism (correct)

To develop a plan to help the economy recover

To create jobs building government infrastructure

To control prices, wages, and working hours

Which New Deal program was responsible for controlling prices, wages, and working hours?

Public Works Administration

National Recovery Administration (correct)

Alphabet Soup programs

Indian New Deal

Who did FDR gather to form the Brain Trust?

Financial experts and academics Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Indian New Deal?

It addressed economic challenges faced by Native American tribes Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the American Liberty League have during the Great Depression?

It advocated for limited government intervention in the economy Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Bank Holiday during the New Deal?

To identify financially stable banks and allow them to reopen Signup and view all the answers

Which agency was responsible for providing financial assistance, housing, and other relief measures to Americans during the Great Depression?

Works Progress Administration (WPA) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the Emergency Banking Act during the New Deal?

To assist banks in their recovery and reopening Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Social Security Act in American history?

It established a system of old-age pensions and unemployment insurance Signup and view all the answers

During the New Deal, which institution was responsible for reforming institutions like banking, stocks, and business to prevent future depressions?

Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of FDR's Hundred Days in office?

To flood Congress with bills in an attempt to improve the economy Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation?

To provide emergency loans to business, banks, and railroads Signup and view all the answers

How did the Smoot-Hawley Tariff impact the global economy?

Caused a trade war with other nations Signup and view all the answers

What were 'Hoovervilles' during the Great Depression?

Shanty towns for the homeless and jobless Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Bonus Army?

It was a group of veterans protesting for bonus payments Signup and view all the answers

Who were members of the Black Cabinet in the 1930s?

A group of African American advisors to President Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers

What did the Social Security Act aim to address?

Establishing retirement benefits and unemployment insurance Signup and view all the answers

What did the Bank Holiday during the New Deal aim to achieve?

To close down all banks to assess their financial stability Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the Emergency Banking Act during the New Deal?

To provide government assistance to struggling banks Signup and view all the answers

How did FDR's Hundred Days in office impact the economy?

Reduced unemployment rates significantly Signup and view all the answers

What institution was responsible for reforming banking, stocks, and business to prevent future depressions?

Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Social Security Act during the Great Depression?

Establishing a social safety net for elderly and unemployed individuals Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Black Cabinet in the 1930s?

It advised President Roosevelt on issues concerning African Americans Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the Black Cabinet in the 1930s?

To address issues facing African Americans and provide policy recommendations to the President Signup and view all the answers

Why were the Alphabet Soup programs significant during the New Deal era?

To label various New Deal programs using acronyms for easy reference Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Indian New Deal?

To restore tribal self-government and traditions Signup and view all the answers

What role did the American Liberty League play during the Great Depression?

Promoted free-market principles and opposed FDR's expansion of government control Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the Bonus Army have during the Great Depression?

Exposed the harsh reality of unemployment and poverty in America Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the economy did the Fireside Chats aim to address during the Great Depression?

Boosting consumer confidence and explaining government actions to the public Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the Black Cabinet in the 1930s?

To advise the President on issues concerning African Americans Signup and view all the answers

During the Great Depression, what was the main focus of the Indian New Deal?

Granting greater autonomy to Native American tribes over their affairs Signup and view all the answers

How did the American Liberty League impact the Great Depression?

It opposed Roosevelt's New Deal programs and advocated for laissez-faire policies Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the Social Security Act in American history?

Providing financial and medical assistance to senior citizens Signup and view all the answers

How did the Fireside Chats contribute to addressing issues during the Great Depression?

They informed and reassured the public about government actions and policies Signup and view all the answers

What was a key characteristic of the Alphabet Soup programs implemented during the New Deal?

They created various government agencies and programs to address different aspects of the Great Depression Signup and view all the answers

What was a major criticism of the Second New Deal in comparison to the First New Deal?

It lacked impactful programs like Social Security Act Signup and view all the answers

What was the main concern that led to the Court-Packing Scheme by FDR?

Fear of dictatorship due to upsetting power balance Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant aspect of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938?

Creating a minimum wage of 25 cents an hour Signup and view all the answers

What was the critical impact of WWII on the American economy?

Ended the Great Depression by boosting the economy Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the National Socialist Party during this period?

Promoting isolationism Signup and view all the answers

Why did many view the attempt at Court-Packing by FDR negatively?

It was perceived as an attempt to influence judicial decisions Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Public Works Administration during the Great Depression?

Building public infrastructure to create jobs Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the Alphabet Soup programs during the New Deal era?

They were designed to restore consumer confidence during the Great Depression Signup and view all the answers

How did isolationist Americans feel about getting involved in the European conflict prior to WWII?

They preferred to remain neutral and avoid the European conflict Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Court-packing plan proposed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt?

To expand the number of Supreme Court justices to influence decisions Signup and view all the answers

What did Americans who supported the Abraham Lincoln Brigade during the Spanish Civil War believe they were doing?

Supporting one faction in the conflict against another Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Stimson Doctrine declared by U.S. Secretary of War Harry Stimson?

To never recognize a government in Manchuria after Chinese atrocities Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Public Works Administration (PWA) during the New Deal era?

Constructing public infrastructure to stimulate economic growth Signup and view all the answers

Why were the Alphabet Soup programs significant during the New Deal era?

To provide relief and recovery efforts during the Great Depression Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the U.S. policy of isolationism prior to World War II?

To focus on internal economic development and avoid entanglement in foreign conflicts Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of FDR's proposal to 'pack' the Supreme Court?

To add more justices sympathetic to New Deal legislation Signup and view all the answers

How did Charles Lindbergh's stance on U.S. involvement in World War II evolve over time?

He backed isolationist policies before Pearl Harbor but later advocated for joining the war Signup and view all the answers

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What aspect of the economy did the Fireside Chats aim to address?

What was the main purpose of creating the National Industry Recovery Act?

Which New Deal program was responsible for controlling prices, wages, and working hours?

Who did FDR gather to form the Brain Trust?

What was the significance of the Indian New Deal?

What impact did the American Liberty League have during the Great Depression?

What was the purpose of the Bank Holiday during the New Deal?

Which agency was responsible for providing financial assistance, housing, and other relief measures to Americans during the Great Depression?

What was the main objective of the Emergency Banking Act during the New Deal?

What was the significance of the Social Security Act in American history?

During the New Deal, which institution was responsible for reforming institutions like banking, stocks, and business to prevent future depressions?

What was the main objective of FDR's Hundred Days in office?

What was the purpose of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation?

How did the Smoot-Hawley Tariff impact the global economy?

What were 'Hoovervilles' during the Great Depression?

What was the significance of the Bonus Army?

Who were members of the Black Cabinet in the 1930s?

What did the Social Security Act aim to address?

What did the Bank Holiday during the New Deal aim to achieve?

What was the main objective of the Emergency Banking Act during the New Deal?

How did FDR's Hundred Days in office impact the economy?

What institution was responsible for reforming banking, stocks, and business to prevent future depressions?

What was the primary focus of the Social Security Act during the Great Depression?

What was the significance of the Black Cabinet in the 1930s?

What was the main objective of the Black Cabinet in the 1930s?

Why were the Alphabet Soup programs significant during the New Deal era?

What was the primary focus of the Indian New Deal?

What role did the American Liberty League play during the Great Depression?

What impact did the Bonus Army have during the Great Depression?

What aspect of the economy did the Fireside Chats aim to address during the Great Depression?

What was the main objective of the Black Cabinet in the 1930s?

During the Great Depression, what was the main focus of the Indian New Deal?

How did the American Liberty League impact the Great Depression?

What was a significant outcome of the Social Security Act in American history?

How did the Fireside Chats contribute to addressing issues during the Great Depression?

What was a key characteristic of the Alphabet Soup programs implemented during the New Deal?

What was a major criticism of the Second New Deal in comparison to the First New Deal?

What was the main concern that led to the Court-Packing Scheme by FDR?

What was a significant aspect of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938?

What was the critical impact of WWII on the American economy?

What was the primary focus of the National Socialist Party during this period?

Why did many view the attempt at Court-Packing by FDR negatively?

What was the main purpose of the Public Works Administration during the Great Depression?

Which statement accurately describes the Alphabet Soup programs during the New Deal era?

How did isolationist Americans feel about getting involved in the European conflict prior to WWII?

What was the primary goal of the Court-packing plan proposed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt?

What did Americans who supported the Abraham Lincoln Brigade during the Spanish Civil War believe they were doing?

What was the purpose of the Stimson Doctrine declared by U.S. Secretary of War Harry Stimson?

What was the primary purpose of the Public Works Administration (PWA) during the New Deal era?

Why were the Alphabet Soup programs significant during the New Deal era?

What was the main reason behind the U.S. policy of isolationism prior to World War II?

What was the significance of FDR's proposal to 'pack' the Supreme Court?

How did Charles Lindbergh's stance on U.S. involvement in World War II evolve over time?

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