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The New Deal: FDR's Response to the Great Depression

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What was the primary motivation behind the New Deal programs?

To reduce the power of the federal government

To increase the influence of international governments

To promote free market economics

To alleviate the economic hardships of the Great Depression (correct)

Who influenced Franklin D. Roosevelt's economic policies?

Franklin D. Roosevelt's advisors

European economists

Adam Smith

John Maynard Keynes (correct)

What was the main difference between the economic views of John Maynard Keynes and Adam Smith?

Smith believed in government intervention, while Keynes did not

Keynes advocated for government intervention, while Smith believed in minimal intervention (correct)

Both believed in minimal government intervention

Keynes believed in free market economics, while Smith did not

What was the purpose of the Tennessee Valley Authority?

To provide power to rural areas Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?

To hire unemployed workers Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC)?

To regulate the stock market Signup and view all the answers

When did Franklin D. Roosevelt become the President of the United States?

1932 Signup and view all the answers

What was the major consequence of the Great Depression on the US government's approach to the economy?

The government increased its involvement in the economy. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major outcome of the New Deal?

The establishment of a plethora of agencies, laws, and programs. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Tennessee Valley Authority?

To generate power for rural regions of the American South. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Federal Writers' Project?

To record oral and local histories, and write children's books. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the New Deal in the history of the American Democratic Party?

It established the party's commitment to social welfare programs. Signup and view all the answers

What has been a criticism of the New Deal from progressives?

It did not do enough to reign in big business. Signup and view all the answers

What is a major criticism of the New Deal from conservatives?

It unnecessarily expanded the role of government. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the contemporary policy proposal inspired by the New Deal?

The Green New Deal. Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What was the primary motivation behind the New Deal programs?

Who influenced Franklin D. Roosevelt's economic policies?

What was the main difference between the economic views of John Maynard Keynes and Adam Smith?

What was the purpose of the Tennessee Valley Authority?

What was the primary goal of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?

What was the purpose of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC)?

When did Franklin D. Roosevelt become the President of the United States?

What was the major consequence of the Great Depression on the US government's approach to the economy?

What was a major outcome of the New Deal?

What was the purpose of the Tennessee Valley Authority?

What was the purpose of the Federal Writers' Project?

What was the significance of the New Deal in the history of the American Democratic Party?

What has been a criticism of the New Deal from progressives?

What is a major criticism of the New Deal from conservatives?

What is the name of the contemporary policy proposal inspired by the New Deal?

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