The New Deal: Impact On Minorities Quiz

What was one of the notable changes for women during the New Deal?

• Women gained equal pay with men in the workplace

• Women were given more opportunities for government positions

• Women were discouraged from working outside the home

• Women faced increased discrimination in the workplace

Which New Deal agency discriminated against African Americans by giving them lower wages?

• Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

• Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

• National Recovery Administration (NRA)

• All of the above

Who was appointed as commissioner of Indian affairs during the New Deal?

• Mary McLeod Bethune

• John Collier

• Noene Se

• Fred Wale

Which act mandated changes in economic, cultural, and political areas for Native Americans?

• Works Progress Administration Act of 1935

• Civilian Conservation Corps Act of 1933

• National Recovery Act of 1933

• Indian Reorganization Act of 1934

Which New Deal agencies helped some Mexican Americans but also discriminated against them?

• Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and Works Progress Administration (WPA)

• Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

• National Recovery Administration (NRA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

• Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and National Recovery Administration (NRA)

Which pro labor legislation passed during the New Deal improved working conditions and bargaining power for union members?

• Civilian Conservation Corps Act

• National Recovery Act

• Indian Reorganization Act

• Wagner Act

What incident during the New Deal became known as the Memorial Day Massacre?

• Clash at the Republic Steel plant in Chicago

• Police attack on striking steelworkers in New York

• Labor union strike in Washington D.C.

• Violent protest against the New Deal policies in Boston

How much did union membership grow between 1933 and 1941?

• More than 10 million

• Between 5 and 7 million

• Between 3 and 5 million

• Less than 1 million

True or False: There was no discrimination in any of the programs within the New Deal.

• True

• False

True or False: One of the most notable changes during the New Deal was the naming of several women to important government positions.

• True

• False