US History Chapter 16

FDR addressed the American public in weekly broadcasts known as:

• FDR Hour
• Hangin' With Franklin
• Fireside Chats
• Around the Fire

What was the name of FDR's plans and programs designed to meet the needs and problems of the Great Depression?

• New Deal
• Great Deal
• Social Security
• the New Liberalism

What popular southern Governor opposed FDR with a Share or Wealth program proposal that would have provided a guaranteed income to all Americans?

• Geroge Wallace
• Lester Maddux
• Orval Faubus
• Huey Long

This Program helped retirees

• Social Security Act
• Social Service Act
• Stock Market Advice
• CCC

What protects one's money in the bank?

• CCC
• NRA
• FDIC
• FBLA

Why did Franklin Roosevelt close banks when he became president?

• to prevent "runs" on the banks
• to consolidate the assets fo several banks
• to reduce the number of banks in operation
• to allow the banks to receive money from the federal government

Which New Deal agency was responsible for building forest trails and roads, planting trees, and improving national parks?

• AAA
• CCC
• FERA
• WPA

Agency that protected the price of crops. 

• AAA
• CCC
• CWA
• FDIC

Largest agency that employed over 9 million workers in construction and even performing arts. 

• CCC
• WPA
• TVA
• NRA

The New Deal program which primarily employed single, young men and worked to preserve parks and forests

• Works Progress Administration
• Tennessee Valley Authority
• Civilian Conservation Corps
• Bureau of Land Management