The Legacy of the New Deal - Unit 7

Multiple Choice

Which action did Eleanor Roosevelt take to support Marian Anderson's right to perform?

• She organized a protest march.

• She resigned from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

• She wrote a letter to Congress.

• She funded Marian Anderson's concert.

Open Ended

Explain how the Roosevelt Recession impacted government spending and national debt during the New Deal era.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were positive developments for African Americans during the New Deal era?

• 10% program participation requirement

• Creation of the 'Black Cabinet'

• Social Security initially excluded farm and domestic workers

• Mary McLeod Bethune's leadership in the National Youth Administration

Multiple Select

Which of the following were impacts of the New Deal on American society?

• Created social safety net programs

• Established federal job creation programs

• Reduced government support for citizens

• Changed Americans' expectations of government support

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups faced exclusion or limitations in New Deal programs, and what were the reasons for these challenges?

• African Americans and women, due to racial discrimination and traditional social roles

• Native Americans, due to the Indian Reorganization Act

• Farmers, due to lack of agricultural support

• Business owners, due to increased regulations