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What was a primary contributing factor to the widespread development of 'Hoovervilles' during the Great Depression?
What was a primary contributing factor to the widespread development of 'Hoovervilles' during the Great Depression?
- Increased government subsidies for housing.
- Massive unemployment and home foreclosures. (correct)
- A surge in agricultural exports leading to rural poverty.
- Rapid industrial growth without corresponding wage increases.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal aimed to address the Great Depression through what three core strategies?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal aimed to address the Great Depression through what three core strategies?
- Reconstruction, Revenue, and Reorganization.
- Relief, Recovery, and Reform. (correct)
- Retrenchment, Revaluation, and Reassurance.
- Restraint, Regulation, and Redistribution
How did the economic pressures of the Great Depression typically affect minority groups in the workforce?
How did the economic pressures of the Great Depression typically affect minority groups in the workforce?
- Minorities experienced no change in employment rates compared to the pre-Depression era.
- Minorities saw increased job security due to protective labor laws implemented during the Depression.
- Minorities benefited from targeted employment programs that offset discriminatory practices.
- Minorities were often the 'last hired, first fired,' exacerbating existing inequalities. (correct)
What is the historical significance of the 'Scottsboro Nine' case?
What is the historical significance of the 'Scottsboro Nine' case?
The National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) of 1933 faced opposition for what primary reason?
The National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) of 1933 faced opposition for what primary reason?
What was the main purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) of 1933?
What was the main purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) of 1933?
Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?
Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?
The Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 sought to address which critical issue in the banking industry?
The Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 sought to address which critical issue in the banking industry?
What regulatory oversight was established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 1934?
What regulatory oversight was established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 1934?
The Social Security Act of 1935 established which core provisions for American citizens?
The Social Security Act of 1935 established which core provisions for American citizens?
Flashcards
Hoovervilles
Hoovervilles
Makeshift shanty towns during the Great Depression, named after President Hoover, who was blamed for the crisis.
Roosevelt's Three R's
Roosevelt's Three R's
President Roosevelt's strategy to combat the Great Depression, focusing on immediate assistance, economic growth, and long-term changes.
Scottsboro Nine
Scottsboro Nine
Nine African American teenagers falsely accused of raping two white women in Alabama in 1931, highlighting racial injustice.
National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)
National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)
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Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
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Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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Social Security Act
Social Security Act
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Study Notes
- The Great Depression led to the rise of impoverished shanty towns known as Hoovervilles.
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal aimed to address the Depression through the "three R's": Relief, Recovery, and Reform.
- Minorities experienced discrimination during the Depression, often being the "last hired, first fired", with the New Deal programs providing limited assistance.
- The Scottsboro Nine case highlighted racial injustice in the legal system.
- The New Deal faced opposition from various groups.
- Key New Deal Legislation from 1933:
1933 New Deal Legislation
- National Industrial Recovery Act
- Agricultural Adjustment Act
- Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
- Public Works Administration (PWA)
- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
- Glass-Steagall Act
1934 New Deal Legislation
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was established.
- Social Security Act was enacted.
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