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What was the primary purpose of the New Deal programs?
What was the primary purpose of the New Deal programs?
- To promote technological innovation
- To aid in recovery from the Great Depression (correct)
- To expand military operations overseas
- To increase taxes on high-income earners
Which program was specifically designed to create jobs in public works projects?
Which program was specifically designed to create jobs in public works projects?
- SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)
- WPA (Works Progress Administration) (correct)
- CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps)
- AAA (Agricultural Adjustment Administration)
What function did the Social Security Act serve?
What function did the Social Security Act serve?
- It established a pension system and unemployment insurance. (correct)
- It funded infrastructure projects.
- It regulated agricultural production.
- It provided government loans to businesses.
What initiative did the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) focus on?
What initiative did the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) focus on?
Which of the following roles did the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) play during the New Deal?
Which of the following roles did the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) play during the New Deal?
What was a significant cause of high unemployment during the Great Depression?
What was a significant cause of high unemployment during the Great Depression?
What effect did overproduction have on businesses during the Great Depression?
What effect did overproduction have on businesses during the Great Depression?
Which of the following factors contributed to the Dust Bowl in the Great Plains?
Which of the following factors contributed to the Dust Bowl in the Great Plains?
What was a prevalent social consequence of the Great Depression?
What was a prevalent social consequence of the Great Depression?
Which climatic condition severely impacted the Great Plains during the 1930s?
Which climatic condition severely impacted the Great Plains during the 1930s?
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New Deal programs
New Deal programs
Government programs created to help the US recover from the Great Depression.
WPA
WPA
Created jobs in public works like roads and buildings.
CCC
CCC
Employed young men for conservation like tree planting.
Social Security Act
Social Security Act
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SEC
SEC
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What caused the Great Depression?
What caused the Great Depression?
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Overproduction
Overproduction
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Dust Bowl
Dust Bowl
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What made the Dust Bowl worse?
What made the Dust Bowl worse?
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Impact of the Dust Bowl
Impact of the Dust Bowl
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Study Notes
The New Deal Programs
- The New Deal was a series of US government programs under President Franklin D. Roosevelt to combat the Great Depression.
- These programs aimed to improve the economy and society by providing jobs, financial aid, and regulations.
Relief Programs
- WPA (Works Progress Administration): Provided jobs in public works, including road, bridge, and building construction.
- CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps): Employed young men in conservation projects like planting trees, building dams, and park improvements.
- AAA (Agricultural Adjustment Administration): Offered financial incentives to farmers to reduce crop production, aiming to increase prices.
- Social Security Act: Created a system for old-age pensions, unemployment insurance, and aid to the disabled.
- SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission): Regulated the stock market to prevent future crashes and protect investors.
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This quiz explores the key programs of the New Deal implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression. Learn about initiatives such as the WPA, CCC, and Social Security, which aimed to revitalize the economy and provide relief to the American populace.
