Mr. T Video New Deal Intro

Who was the U.S. President that introduced the New Deal?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Harry S. Truman

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

What was the primary goal of the New Deal?

• To reduce government spending

• To increase military power

• To address the Great Depression

• To promote international trade

Which act was passed to restore American confidence in banks?

• The Glass-Steagall Act

• The Federal Reserve Act

• The Emergency Banking Relief Act

• The Banking Act of 1935

How did FDR communicate his policies directly to the American public?

• Through television broadcasts

• Through Fireside Chats

• In public speeches

• Via newspaper articles

What was the purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps?

• To regulate the stock market

• To work on environmental conservation projects

• To offer financial loans to businesses

• To provide military training

Which program aimed to bring electricity to rural communities?

• Civil Works Administration

• Tennessee Valley Authority

• Rural Electrification Administration

• Public Works Administration

What was a criticism of the New Deal?

• It reduced the size of the government

• It completely solved the Great Depression

• It focused too much on international issues

• It did not go far enough to help Americans

What did the Social Security Act aim to provide?

• Educational grants

• Business subsidies

• Financial security for elderly, disabled, and unemployed Americans

• Healthcare for all Americans

What was established by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938?

• The right to vote

• A minimum wage

• Universal healthcare

• The end of child labor

Which statement best describes the controversy around the New Deal?

• It solely focused on agricultural reforms

• It was criticized for expanding federal government power

• It had no impact on the Great Depression

• It was universally accepted