Effects of the New Deal

Multiple Choice

Why was the New Deal significant in shaping social change and promoting racial equity in 1930s America?

• It created new jobs and improved infrastructure.

• It redefined government’s role in supporting marginalized groups.

• It ended all forms of discrimination in the United States.

• It focused only on economic recovery.

Multiple Select

Which of the following policies or actions were influenced or implemented by Frances Perkins?

• Social Security Act

• Federal labor standards

• Unemployment insurance

• Civil Rights Act

Fill in the Blanks

The Black Cabinet was an informal network of African American advisors who advocated for fairer distribution of jobs and aid to

communities.

Open Ended

How did the New Deal both challenge and reinforce racial inequalities in America? Consider specific examples like the CCC, WPA, and the impact of the Black Cabinet.