10 Questions
Which president enacted the New Deal?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who influenced FDR's policies during the New Deal?
John Maynard Keynes
Which of the following agencies was created as part of the New Deal?
Social Security Administration
What was the purpose of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) created during the New Deal?
To provide power to rural areas
What was the main impact of the New Deal on the role of the American government?
It increased the intervention of the federal government in the economy
Which of the following best describes the lasting effects of the New Deal?
The New Deal led to the establishment of numerous agencies, laws, and programs to address the economic crisis.
Which of the following projects was NOT a result of the New Deal?
The building of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles.
Which of the following was a program established by the New Deal to support artists and musicians?
The Works Progress Administration (WPA)
How do political liberals generally view the New Deal?
They view it as having helped the country through a difficult period and benefited the nation as a whole.
How do conservatives generally view the New Deal?
They see it as unnecessarily expanding the role of government and entrenching harmful bureaucracy.
Test your knowledge on the New Deal, a series of laws and programs implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to combat the economic challenges of the Great Depression. Explore the key initiatives and policies that shaped this historic era in American history.
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