New Deal Review

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the phrase "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" in the context of the New Deal?

• It emphasizes the need for action

• It suggests inaction is preferable

• It promotes fear as a motivator

• It indicates a lack of confidence

Multiple Choice

The goals of these New Deal agencies support the conclusion that the New Deal — 

• gave the federal government a larger role in the day-to-day welfare of its citizens 

• forced citizens to participate in federal programs 

• gave preference to state-run agencies over federally run agencies 

• forced the federal government to adopt isolationist foreign policies 

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between earnings (money in) and expenses (Money out) in the context of a deficit?

• Earnings are higher than expenses

• Earnings are lower than expenses

• Earnings equal expenses

• Earnings and expenses are unrelated

Multiple Choice

This poster was published by the Social Security Board in 1935.

How did the new program described in the poster affect the role of the federal government?

• It provided the federal government with a role in administering a

  retirement fund for workers.

• It limited the federal government’s power to enforce minimum

  wage requirements.

• It provided the federal government with a role in managing

  workers’ bank accounts.

• It limited the federal government’s power to assist workers in

  manufacturing plants.

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the bank holiday?

• It allows banks to close temporarily

• It is a permanent closure of banks

• It is a holiday for bank employees only

• It is a holiday for all citizens

Multiple Choice

Created government jobs (natural resource conservation) for young men in 1933. Such as planting trees on public land and improving national parks.

• National Recovery Administration (NRA)

• Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

• Works Progress/Projects Administration (WPA)

• Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Multiple Choice

Why were the Agricultural Adjustment Act and the National Recovery Act ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court?

• They made farmers angry

• They got rid of the minimum wage.

• The violated rights reserved to the states by the 10th Amendment

Multiple Choice

The Agricultural Adjustment Act(AAA) tried to help farmers because it 

• Sought to end overproduction and raise crop prices 

   

• Regulated the stock market and made investments safer

• Created jobs for over 2 million U.S. citizens 

•  Attracted industry with the promise of cheap power 

Multiple Choice

What was the primary purpose of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in the region shown in the map?

• To provide electricity

• To promote tourism

• To improve agriculture

• To build highways

Multiple Choice

What were the main purposes of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) in assisting poor farmers and tenant farmers?

• Providing loans

• Promoting soil conservation

• Helping them resettle on more productive land

• Hired photographers to document struggles

Multiple Choice

How did the legislation excerpted here affect the relationship between the US government and its citizens?

• It allowed the government to tax investment income.

• It allowed people to have more direct input in government decisions.

• It made most people distrust the power of the government.

• It made the government more responsible for the people’s economic welfare.

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?

• Assisting banks in recovering unpaid loans

• Providing monetary aid to struggling banks

• Guaranteeing job security for bank employees

• Protecting personal savings in the event of bank failure

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the Securities Exchange Commission?

• The SEC is crucial for investor protection and market integrity.
• The SEC primarily focuses on real estate markets.
• The SEC is responsible for international trade agreements.
• The SEC regulates only corporate taxes.

Multiple Choice

What was the reason for the repeal of the 18th Amendment?

• To allow local governments to control Relief programs

• To collect more revenues for New Deal programs

• To promote the production of alcoholic beverages

• To end the prohibition of alcohol

Match

Match the following New Deal programs:

• Federal Emergancy Relief Administration

• Agricultural Adjustment Administration

• Civilian Conservation Corps

• Works Progress Administration

• Social Security Act

Program that funded all states for citizen necessities

Program that funded and educated farmers

Program that hired young men for various community projects

Program that funded public infastructure projects

Program that created retirement pensions

• Program that funded all states for citizen necessities

• Program that funded and educated farmers

• Program that hired young men for various community projects

• Program that funded public infastructure projects

• Program that created retirement pensions

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident