8th Grade Georgia New Deal Quiz

What was the purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) under the New Deal Programs?

• To provide employment for young men and carry out conservation projects

• To provide free healthcare for the unemployed

• To build new roads and highways across the country

• To establish a new system of government in the United States

Explain the main goal of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) during the New Deal era.

• To increase crop prices by increasing production

• To raise crop prices by reducing production

• To lower crop prices by increasing production

• To reduce crop prices by reducing production

How did the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) impact rural areas in Georgia during the New Deal?

• It caused a decrease in agricultural productivity

• It provided electricity to rural areas, improving living conditions and stimulating economic development.

• It led to an increase in unemployment in rural areas

• It resulted in a decrease in access to education and healthcare in rural areas

What is the significance of the Social Security Administration in the context of the New Deal Programs?

• It was responsible for regulating the stock market

• It provided financial assistance to the elderly, unemployed, and disabled, and established the Social Security system.

• It focused on building infrastructure projects

• It provided free healthcare to all citizens

How did Franklin Roosevelt's ties to Georgia influence his policies during the New Deal?

• His ties to Georgia led to a focus on urban development and industrial programs.

• His ties to Georgia led to a focus on rural development and agricultural programs.

• His ties to Georgia led to a focus on environmental conservation and wildlife protection.

• His ties to Georgia led to a focus on space exploration and technology advancements.

What connection did FDR have to Warm Springs, Georgia?

• He often stayed in Warm Springs to recover from Polio

• He established a wildlife sanctuary in Warm Springs

• He built a luxury hotel in Warm Springs

• He developed a theme park in Warm Springs

Explain Eugene Talmadge's opposition to the New Deal and its impact on Georgia.

• He was not involved in politics and had no impact on Georgia's response to the New Deal

• He fully supported the New Deal and its impact on Georgia was positive

• He had no opinion on the New Deal and its impact on Georgia was negligible

• His opposition to New Deal programs hurt low income and rural Georgians the most

What were some of the specific criticisms Eugene Talmadge had against the New Deal Programs?

• Too expensive and giving too much power to the federal government

• Not doing enough to help the poor

• Creating too much government intervention in the economy

• Too focused on big businesses

How did Eugene Talmadge's stance on the New Deal affect his political career in Georgia?

• He was not involved in politics during the New Deal era.

• His stance on the New Deal had no impact on his political career.

• His support for the New Deal alienated conservative voters in Georgia.

• His opposition to the New Deal gained him support from conservative voters in Georgia.