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What was the main reason for the Great Depression?
What was the main reason for the Great Depression?
What was the purpose of Roosevelt's "Fireside Chats"?
What was the purpose of Roosevelt's "Fireside Chats"?
What was the National Industrial Recovery Act?
What was the National Industrial Recovery Act?
What was the purpose of the Social Security Act?
What was the purpose of the Social Security Act?
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What was the Fair Labor Standards Act?
What was the Fair Labor Standards Act?
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What was the Hindenburg disaster?
What was the Hindenburg disaster?
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What event marked the beginning of World War II in Europe?
What event marked the beginning of World War II in Europe?
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Study Notes
- The New Deal was controversial but had significant popular support and lasting impact.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd US President, leading the country through the Great Depression and World War II.
- FDR implemented the New Deal to address economic and social challenges, expanding the role of the federal government in social welfare and healthcare.
- Life during the Great Depression was marked by economic hardship, high unemployment, widespread poverty, and mental and physical health problems.
- The stock market crash in 1929 triggered the Great Depression, with unemployment peaking at around 25% in 1933.
- Roosevelt's "Fireside Chat" in 1933 addressed the banking crisis and his plans to stabilize the economy.
- Congress passed the National Industrial Recovery Act in 1933 and the Social Security Act in 1935.
- The Fair Labor Standards Act was passed in 1938, establishing a minimum wage and maximum work week for American workers.
- The Hindenburg disaster in 1937 marked the end of the era of airship travel.
- World War II began in Europe in 1939, and the American economy began to recover as the country geared up for war production.
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Test your knowledge of the Great Depression and the New Deal with this informative quiz! Explore the economic and social challenges faced by Americans during this time and learn about Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency and his government's response. From FDR's famous "Fireside Chats" to key legislation like the Social Security Act and Fair Labor Standards Act, this quiz covers the important events and lasting impact of this pivotal era in American history.
