15 Questions
What was the primary difference in legislative approach between the First and Second New Deals?
The Second New Deal was more conservative in its approach
How many major pieces of legislation were passed during the First New Deal?
15
What were the two main goals of the Social Security Act?
To provide welfare funds for older people and to establish a pension program
Which group was NOT initially covered by the Social Security Act?
Farmers
What was the main goal of the National Labor Relations Act?
To curb labor strife and promote collective bargaining
What was the primary outcome of the Social Security Act's provision for older Americans?
It removed older people from the workforce, creating more job opportunities
What right was guaranteed to workers under the National Labor Relations Act?
The right to join a union
What was one of the main goals of the National Labor Relations Act?
To supervise union elections and mitigate unfair labor practices
Why did Roosevelt introduce the court-packing plan?
Because he wanted to add justices who were aligned with his New Deal legislation
What was the outcome of the court-packing plan?
It was withdrawn by Roosevelt
What was the result of the funding of the second New Deal legislation?
A major recession
What was the purpose of the Holding Company Act?
To break up electric utility companies
What was the outcome of the midterm elections of 1938?
Conservative Democrats and Republicans gained more seats
What was one of the consequences of the Recession of 1937?
Unemployment skyrocketed and production plummeted
What was the outcome of Justice Owen J. Roberts' decision?
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Roosevelt's New Deal legislation
Test your knowledge of the significant legislation passed during the Second New Deal, including the Social Security Act, and its impact on the American economy and society.
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