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- 1. Multiple ChoiceOne way President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal tried to fight the Great Depression was byDecreasing the amount of money the government spentIncreasing protective tariff ratesCreating jobs through public works relief programsGiving states more control over the federal budget
- 2. Multiple ChoiceFranklin Roosevelt was the first US president to useDeficit spending in order to stimulate the economyUsing the Federal Reserve to regulate currencyRugged individualism and volunteerism to fight the depressionTelevision to communicate directly with the American people
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal?It did little to help labor unions, the elderly, or rural farmersIt brought an end to unequal pay scales for women and black workersIt created few reforms that would help prevent another depression in the futureIt created jobs but did not stimulate the economy enough to end the depression
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was NOT one of the R's provided by FDR's New Deal programs?
Relief
Recovery
Reform
Repair
- 5. Multiple Choice
The Public Works Administration (PWA) provided money to states for
teachers and doctors
the construction of bridges, roads, and dams
old age retirement
agricultural surplus of crops
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was a major New Deal “relief” program that created 10 million jobs in a variety of areas such as construction, art, theater, and education?Works Progress Administration (WPA)Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which New Deal law restricted crop production to reduce crop surplus and was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court?
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Wagner Act
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
- 8. Multiple Choice
The purpose of the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) was
to insure bank deposits in the United States.
to provide job opportunities in national parks.
to reduce farm surpluses and raise agricultural profits.
to bring jobs and electrical power to an underdeveloped region of the US
- 9. Multiple Choice
What established collective bargaining rights for workers and prohibited unfair labor practices such as intimidating workers, attempting to keep them from organizing unions, and firing union members?
Sherman Antitrust Act
Wagner Act
Fair Labor Act
Social Security Act
- 10. Multiple Choice
In order to avoid a future stock market crash, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was formed to
limit stock speculation
ensure banks were healthy
decrease buying with credit cards
close the income gap
- 11. Multiple Choice
What was created to increase public confidence in banks and provide insurance on bank accounts?
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Agriculture Adjustment Act (AAA)
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- 12. Multiple ChoicePresident Roosevelt made this statement before signing which bill into law?The Agricultural Adjustment ActThe Economic Opportunity ActThe Higher Education ActThe Social Security Act
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThis proposal was part of a piece of legislation known as which of the following?The court packing billThe court savings planThe fresh justice measureThe judicial supremacy act
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the true intention of this proposal?To save federal tax dollars by forcing older and more highly paid justices to retire earlyTo pack the Supreme Court with justices who would vote in support of new Deal legislationTo make the judicial branch more powerful than the executive and legislative branchesTo bring into the judicial system a steady and continuing stream of new and younger judges
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following BEST describes why wealthy conservatives opposed New Deal policies?They were against creating new land development policies in the SouthThey were against creating an extensive road system and large buildingsThey were against the government creating any sort of safety net for the poorThey were against the government intervening in business and redistributing wealth
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Huey Long's economic program that would have eliminated wealth by giving every family a minimum income?New DealShare Our WealthWorks Progress AdministrationSocial Security Act
- 17. Multiple ChoiceEleanor Roosevelt was the first First Lady to ___________.to give lectures and speak out on behalf of African Americans.become active in American politics.live in the White House.become a United States Senator.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceHow did Eleanor Roosevelt change the role of the First Lady?she used her position as First Lady to address social issuesshe encouraged more women to fight for suffrage (voting) rightsshe fought for the end of child laborshe helped integrate the military
- 19. Multiple ChoiceEleanor Roosevelt believed that New Deal programs should serve all Americans equally. Which TWO groups did Eleanor Roosevelt feel were underserved by the New Deal?African Americans and womenAfrican Americans and elderly AmericansWomen and elderly AmericansSkilled workers and military veterans
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