New Deal: Relief, Recovery, Reform Flashcards
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What is relief in the context of the New Deal?

To give help immediately to jobless workers who were in need.

What does recovery refer to in the New Deal?

To give help to banks, businesses, farmers and workers to recover from the Great Depression.

What is meant by reform in the New Deal?

To make long term changes in the economy so that a depression would never happen again.

What was the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)?

<p>Paid farmers to grow fewer crops so prices could rise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Federal Art Project?

<p>Employed artists, writers and musicians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Social Security Act (SSA) establish?

<p>Set up a system of pensions for the elderly, unemployed, and handicapped.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)?

<p>Insured savings accounts in banks approved by the government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)?

<p>Created jobs building roads, parks, bridges, and public buildings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) achieve?

<p>Created jobs building dams to control flooding in the Tennessee River Valley.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?

<p>Gave jobs to young men to plant trees, build bridges and parks, and set up flood control projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the New Deal?

<p>Franklin D Roosevelt's plan for helping the US economy during the Great Depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a fireside chat?

<p>A radio speech to Americans given by Franklin Delano Roosevelt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a conservative?

<p>A person who wants the government to do less for its citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a liberal?

<p>A person who wants the government to do more for its citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does anti-Semitism refer to?

<p>The practice of hating Jewish people simply because they are Jewish.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was F.D.R.?

<p>Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the President of the United States during the Depression and WWII.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

New Deal Overview

  • The New Deal was Franklin D. Roosevelt's plan to aid the U.S. economy during the Great Depression.
  • Focused on three main areas: Relief, Recovery, and Reform.

Relief

  • Immediate assistance for unemployed and needy workers.
  • Aimed to alleviate suffering and provide basic necessities.

Recovery

  • Support targeted at banks, businesses, farmers, and workers to bounce back from economic downturn.
  • Designed to restore economic stability and growth.

Reform

  • Long-term changes intended to prevent future economic crises.
  • Included regulations and policies to stabilize the economy.

Key Programs and Acts

  • AAA - Agricultural Adjustment Act: Paid farmers to reduce crop production, aimed to increase prices.
  • Federal Art Project: Provided employment for artists, musicians, and writers.
  • SSA - Social Security Act: Established pensions for the elderly, unemployed, and disabled individuals.
  • FDIC - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: Insured bank savings accounts to promote financial stability.
  • WPA - Works Progress Administration: Created jobs in construction of roads, parks, and public infrastructure.
  • TVA - Tennessee Valley Authority: Built dams to manage flooding and generated jobs in the Tennessee River Valley.
  • CCC - Civilian Conservation Corps: Offered jobs to young men for environmental projects like tree planting and park development.

Communication and Public Perception

  • Fireside Chat: Franklin D. Roosevelt's radio addresses aimed to directly communicate with the American public.
  • FDR served as president from 1933 until his death in 1945, making significant impacts on U.S. policy during the Great Depression and WWII.

Political Ideologies

  • Conservative: Individuals favoring minimal government intervention.
  • Liberal: Individuals advocating for increased government role in supporting citizens.

Social Issues

  • Anti-Semitism: Discrimination against Jewish individuals based solely on their identity.
  • Highlighted the social challenges during the era of the Great Depression.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (F.D.R.)

  • Only U.S. president elected to four terms (1933-1945).
  • Key figure in implementing the New Deal and navigating the nation through the Great Depression and WWII.

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This quiz contains flashcards focusing on key concepts of the New Deal, including Relief, Recovery, and Reform. You'll learn definitions and the significance of these terms in the context of American history during the Great Depression. Perfect for students looking to understand the critical measures taken during this pivotal era.

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