The New Deal

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the New Deal?  

• A.

  Relief for the unemployed

• B.

  repay the banks all of the money they lost during the bank runs.

• C.

  Reform to prevent another Great Depression

• D.

  programs to help the nation recover by stimulating the economy

Where would you be MOST likely to find a sign like this one?

• A.

  a car dealership

• B.

  a post office

• C.

  a school

• D.

  a bank

Which organization was created to restore public confidence in the banking industry during Franklin Roosevelt's administration?

• A.

  the National Recovery Administration

• B.

  the Federal

  Deposit Insurance Corporation

• C.

  the Federal Emergency Relief Administration

• D.

  the Securities and Exchange Commission

President Franklin Roosevelt persuaded Congress to pass his New Deal legislation.  Which of the following was created to provide relief to people struggling during the depression? 

• A.

  It gave all people the right to vote.

• B.

  It let all new immigrants become American citizens.

• C.

  It created programs t

  o put people back to work.

• D.

  It let people travel around the country freely.

Why was the "New Deal" such a new concept for the United States government?

• A.

  It was the first time a Democrat had been President.

• B.

  It was the first time a Republican had been President.

• C.

  The Federal government became very active in the national economy.

• D.

  The states refused to take part in Roosevelt's attempts to end The Great Depression.