3.4 The New Deal

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of President Roosevelt's first 100 days in office for the United States?

• It marked the beginning of World War II

• It introduced major reforms to address the Great Depression

• It ended Prohibition

• It resulted in the resignation of Roosevelt

Open Ended

How do you think FDR's policies transformed the role of government in American life?

Draw

Below is an excerpt from FDR's first inaugural speech.  This is the first speech he is giving as President of the United States.  Highlight a sentence or a phrase that shows his plan to fight the Great Depression.

Multiple Choice

According to FDR's first inaugural speech, what was the greatest primary task facing the nation during the Great Depression?

• To put people to work

• To declare war

• To lower taxes

• To increase imports

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of FDR's 'Fireside Chats'?

• To explain New Deal legislation and encourage public confidence

• To announce military victories

• To discuss foreign policy

• To criticize Congress

Draw

What call to action is President Roosevelt providing for Americans in this portion of his first "Fireside Chat?"  How do you know

Draw

Circle which program from FDR's First 100 days you think is most important.  Why did you select this one?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT one of the Three Rs of the New Deal?

• Relief

• Recovery

• Reform

• Redistribution

Multiple Select

Which of the following were goals of the Public Works Administration?

• Building highways and federal buildings

• Providing old-age insurance

• Hiring private companies for public projects

• Constructing hospitals and schools

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Social Security Act established during the New Deal?

• To provide jobs for young men

• To offer insurance and aid to vulnerable groups

• To regulate the stock market

• To build public infrastructure

Open Ended

What was the purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and how did it contribute to the legacy of the New Deal?

Open Ended

Tomorrow, we will learn about more New Deal programs. Based on the ones we've learned about thus far, how did the New Deal address the problems of the Great Depression?