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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?

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?

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?

Conservation and environmental projects Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following roles did the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) play during the New Deal?

Regulating the stock market Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant cause of high unemployment during the Great Depression?

Bank failures leading to business closures Signup and view all the answers

What effect did overproduction have on businesses during the Great Depression?

Lower prices leading to financial strain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributed to the Dust Bowl in the Great Plains?

Overfarming leading to soil depletion Signup and view all the answers

What was a prevalent social consequence of the Great Depression?

Widespread poverty and homelessness Signup and view all the answers

Which climatic condition severely impacted the Great Plains during the 1930s?

Prolonged drought Signup and view all the answers

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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.