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What was the primary focus of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's second New Deal?
What was the primary focus of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's second New Deal?
- Passing fewer major pieces of legislation
- Implementing more conservative legislation (correct)
- Expanding the federal government
- Retreating from the aggressive liberal agenda
How did the second New Deal differ from the first New Deal in terms of major legislation passed?
How did the second New Deal differ from the first New Deal in terms of major legislation passed?
- It achieved less than half of the total major legislation passed in the first New Deal (correct)
- It achieved more major legislation than the first New Deal
- It focused solely on economic rebuilding legislation
- It was primarily focused on social welfare legislation
Which act was considered a magisterial achievement of the second New Deal?
Which act was considered a magisterial achievement of the second New Deal?
- The Labor Relations Act
- The Economic Stimulus Act
- The Social Security Act (correct)
- The Business Regulation Act
What was the primary purpose of the Social Security Act?
What was the primary purpose of the Social Security Act?
What was the impact of the court-packing fiasco associated with the second New Deal era?
What was the impact of the court-packing fiasco associated with the second New Deal era?
What characterized the era associated with the second New Deal?
What characterized the era associated with the second New Deal?
What led to Roosevelt opting for more conservative legislation during the second New Deal?
What led to Roosevelt opting for more conservative legislation during the second New Deal?
What was the purpose of the National Labor Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act?
What was the purpose of the National Labor Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act?
What was a consequence of the funding of the Social Security Act during the second New Deal era?
What was a consequence of the funding of the Social Security Act during the second New Deal era?
What was the outcome of Roosevelt's attempt to 'pack the court' in response to the Supreme Court's investigation of his legislation?
What was the outcome of Roosevelt's attempt to 'pack the court' in response to the Supreme Court's investigation of his legislation?
What was a significant limitation of the Social Security Act under the second New Deal?
What was a significant limitation of the Social Security Act under the second New Deal?
What was the primary intention behind the Holding Company Act of the second New Deal era?
What was the primary intention behind the Holding Company Act of the second New Deal era?
What was the purpose of the Wealth Tax Act during the second New Deal era?
What was the purpose of the Wealth Tax Act during the second New Deal era?
What was the Supreme Court's ruling on aspects of the Agricultural Adjustment Act and the National Recovery Administration during the first New Deal era?
What was the Supreme Court's ruling on aspects of the Agricultural Adjustment Act and the National Recovery Administration during the first New Deal era?
What characterized the midterm elections of 1938 in relation to the Roosevelt Administration?
What characterized the midterm elections of 1938 in relation to the Roosevelt Administration?
What was the purpose of the National Labor Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act?
What was the purpose of the National Labor Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act?
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's investigation into the Social Security Act and the National Labor Relations Act?
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's investigation into the Social Security Act and the National Labor Relations Act?
What led to a major recession in 1937?
What led to a major recession in 1937?
What was one of the main failures of the Social Security Act?
What was one of the main failures of the Social Security Act?
What was the purpose of Roosevelt's attempt to 'pack the court'?
What was the purpose of Roosevelt's attempt to 'pack the court'?
What was the aim of the Holding Company Act included in Roosevelt's second New Deal?
What was the aim of the Holding Company Act included in Roosevelt's second New Deal?
What was the main purpose of the Wealth Tax Act included in Roosevelt's second New Deal?
What was the main purpose of the Wealth Tax Act included in Roosevelt's second New Deal?
What was the impact of the legislation of the first New Deal on the American economy through 1936?
What was the impact of the legislation of the first New Deal on the American economy through 1936?
