The New Deal Era Overview

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What was the main aim of the New Deal?

  • To increase military spending
  • To establish state-controlled businesses
  • To create agrarian socialism
  • To save American capitalism (correct)

How did the New Deal aim to stimulate the economy?

  • By reducing government spending
  • By 'priming the pump' (correct)
  • By removing financial regulations
  • By increasing tariffs on imports

What were the new organizations created during the New Deal referred to as?

  • Crisis response units
  • Alphabet agencies (correct)
  • Recovery agencies
  • Relief committees

What was one major consequence of the over-farming in the 1920s?

<p>Creation of the Dust Bowl (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event further changed American politics and society after the New Deal?

<p>World War Two (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of economic system does capitalism represent?

<p>Privately owned businesses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the nature of federal government involvement during the New Deal?

<p>Increased intervention in the economy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'priming the pump' refer to in economic terms?

<p>To stimulate the economy through government spending (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Capitalism

An economic system where businesses are privately owned and aim to make a profit.

Federal Government

The part of the US government that applies to the whole country, not just individual states.

The New Deal

A set of government policies designed to help the US economy recover from the Great Depression.

Priming the Pump

Government spending to stimulate the economy, especially during a recession.

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Alphabet Agencies

Government agencies created during the New Deal to help different groups and address key issues.

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Dust Bowl

A large area in the US where over-farming led to severe dust storms in the 1930s.

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Transformative Period

The period in American history when the Great Depression and World War Two brought major changes to politics, society, and culture.

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America at War

The period of time when the US was involved in World War Two, leading to further societal changes.

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Study Notes

The New Deal Era

  • The New Deal significantly altered American politics, society, and culture, responding to the Great Depression.
  • World War Two also brought major changes.
  • The primary goal of the New Deal was to preserve American capitalism.
  • President Roosevelt's policies involved expanded federal government intervention in the economy.
  • The New Deal aimed to stimulate the economy through government spending.
  • New government agencies ("alphabet agencies") were created to address Depression-era issues.
  • The Dust Bowl was a significant environmental issue created by over-farming during the 1920s.

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