Understanding The New Deal

What was the primary goal of the New Deal?

• To end the Great Depression

• To reduce government intervention in the economy

• To expand American territories

• To start World War II

Which president is associated with the New Deal?

• George Washington

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• Herbert Hoover

What was a key component of the First New Deal?

• The establishment of the National Rifle Association

• The launch of the Manhattan Project

• The formation of the Civilian Conservation Corps

• The creation of Social Security

How did the New Deal address the banking crisis?

• By closing all banks permanently

• By adopting the gold standard

• By banning private banking

• By creating the FDIC to insure deposits

Why was the Tennessee Valley Authority created?

• To control floods and provide electricity

• To offer free healthcare

• To promote tourism

• To provide military defense

Which act was struck down by the Supreme Court?

• The National Industrial Recovery Act

• The Patriot Act

• The Wagner Act

• The Social Security Act

What was a major criticism of the Agricultural Adjustment Act?

• It favored large farmers over smaller ones

• It made alcohol illegal

• It required all men to serve in the military

• It banned the sale of tobacco

What was FDR's plan to 'pack the court' intended to do?

• Eliminate the Supreme Court

• Allow him to appoint additional justices

• Reduce the number of Supreme Court justices

• Force justices to retire at 70

What was the outcome of FDR's court-packing plan?

• It was unanimously supported by Congress

• It faced significant backlash

• It led to his impeachment

• It was successfully implemented

What did the Wagner Act guarantee?

• A balanced budget

• Free college education

• The right to unionize

• Universal healthcare