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Which of the following best describes the primary focus of the First New Deal programs?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of the First New Deal programs?
What was the main objective of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)?
What was the main objective of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)?
Which of these New Deal programs focused on providing jobs through public works projects such as the building of hospitals and schools?
Which of these New Deal programs focused on providing jobs through public works projects such as the building of hospitals and schools?
What was a major criticism voiced by Republicans against the New Deal programs?
What was a major criticism voiced by Republicans against the New Deal programs?
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Which of the following programs was specifically designed to provide retirement benefits?
Which of the following programs was specifically designed to provide retirement benefits?
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What was a key difference between the First and Second New Deals?
What was a key difference between the First and Second New Deals?
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According to the notes, what was one of the significant achievements of the New Deal?
According to the notes, what was one of the significant achievements of the New Deal?
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What was the main purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?
What was the main purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?
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What was the main criticism voiced by Huey Long regarding the reach of the New Deal?
What was the main criticism voiced by Huey Long regarding the reach of the New Deal?
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Which program aimed to improve soil, build dams, and generate electricity?
Which program aimed to improve soil, build dams, and generate electricity?
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Study Notes
First New Deal
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Focused on immediate relief during the Great Depression
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Created numerous programs to stimulate employment and boost the economy
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Alphabet Agencies (CCC, CWA, FERA, TVA, PWA, AAA) were key components
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CCC: Solved unemployment problems; employed unskilled laborers; planted trees, built roads, and schools
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CWA: Assisted unemployed; built public works (roads, schools, etc)
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FERA: Helped state and federal governments create jobs for the unemployed
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TVA: Provided relief, recovery, and reform; improved soil, dams, built power stations
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PWA: Stimulated employment; built public works (schools, hospitals, etc). 70% of schools, 35% of hospitals were built
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AAA: Reduced agricultural production to raise prices; paid farmers to produce less food. Caused problems for sharecroppers, and some lost jobs
Second New Deal
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More comprehensive approach aimed at long-term recovery
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Focused on social security and economic security
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Aims: Economic recovery & societal improvement
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WPA: Provided jobs to millions; built roads, libraries, and public works
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Social Security Act: Provided retirement benefits, unemployment compensation, and aid to dependent children
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Wagner Act: Protected workers' rights to organize labor unions
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AAA and NRA were declared unconstitutional
Successes of New Deal
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Restored faith in government
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Set tone for future government policies
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Handled massive federal spending and budgets ( billions)
Failures of New Deal
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Divided the USA; criticized as a communist approach
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Big businesses retained power; labor unions faced suspicion and violence
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Economic issues were not entirely solved by 1941
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Explore the key components of the First and Second New Deal programs during the Great Depression. This quiz covers significant agencies like the CCC, CWA, FERA, TVA, PWA, and AAA, as well as their impact on employment and recovery. Assess your knowledge of these crucial historical initiatives.
