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What was the primary goal of the New Deal during the Great Depression?
What was the primary goal of the New Deal during the Great Depression?
- To create a safety net for Americans unable to work
- To exclusively focus on conservation projects
- To stimulate economic growth and provide relief to those suffering (correct)
- To regulate the stock market and prevent fraud
Which program under the New Deal focused on putting young, unemployed men to work on conservation projects?
Which program under the New Deal focused on putting young, unemployed men to work on conservation projects?
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Medicare and Medicaid programs
- Social Security Act
- Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) (correct)
What impact did the Social Security Act have on Americans during the Great Depression?
What impact did the Social Security Act have on Americans during the Great Depression?
- Created jobs for young, unemployed men
- Offered a sense of security for those unable to work (correct)
- Provided regulation for the stock market
- Prevented economic collapse
Which government agency was established by the New Deal to prevent fraudulent activity in the stock market?
Which government agency was established by the New Deal to prevent fraudulent activity in the stock market?
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How did the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) contribute to alleviating despair during the Great Depression?
How did the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) contribute to alleviating despair during the Great Depression?
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What was one of the key impacts of the New Deal on the American economy?
What was one of the key impacts of the New Deal on the American economy?
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