The New Deal

What was the purpose of the New Deal?

• To provide relief, recovery, and reform during the Great Depression.

• To increase government control over the economy

• To establish a monarchy in the United States

• To promote individualism and free-market capitalism

Who was the President responsible for implementing the New Deal?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

When was the New Deal introduced?

• 1950s

• 1940s

• 1930s

• 1920s

How did the New Deal impact the economy during the Great Depression?

• The New Deal positively impacted the economy during the Great Depression by providing relief, recovery, and reform through various programs and policies.

• The New Deal worsened the economy by increasing unemployment rates

• The New Deal had no impact on the economy during the Great Depression

• The New Deal caused inflation and economic instability

What criticisms were raised against the New Deal?

• Successful resolution of the Great Depression

• Minimal government intervention

• Excessive government intervention, creation of a welfare state, failure to fully resolve the Great Depression

• Creation of a free-market economy

What role did the New Deal play in shaping the role of the federal government?

• The New Deal had no impact on the role of the federal government

• The New Deal reduced the federal government's involvement in society

• The New Deal only affected state governments, not the federal government

• The New Deal played a significant role in shaping the expanded role of the federal government through the implementation of various programs and regulations.

How did the New Deal address unemployment?

• Through reducing taxes for the wealthy

• By implementing a universal basic income

• Through programs like the CCC, PWA, and WPA to create jobs and stimulate the economy.

• By increasing government regulations on businesses

What was the significance of the Social Security Act within the New Deal?

• It abolished all existing social welfare programs

• It was primarily aimed at reducing taxes for the wealthy

• It focused solely on providing healthcare benefits

• It established a system of old-age benefits, unemployment insurance, and aid for dependent populations.

How did the New Deal change the relationship between the government and the people?

• The New Deal expanded the role of the federal government in providing relief, recovery, and reform during the Great Depression.

• The New Deal solely focused on military spending and did not involve social programs

• The New Deal had no impact on the relationship between the government and the people

• The New Deal reduced the power of the federal government in addressing economic issues

Which of the following New Deal Programs was created to restore confidence in the U.S. Banking system by insuring deposits up to $250,000 and is still around today?

• Federal Emergency Relief Act (FERA)

• Social Security Act (SSA)

• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

• The Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC)