Understanding the New Deal: A Historical Overview

What year marked the full swing of the New Deal with significant benefits to Americans?

• 1938

• 1936

• 1934

• 1932

Which act was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, challenging the New Deal?

• Labor Relations Act

• Social Security Act

• Wagner Act

• National Industrial Recovery Act

What was FDR's controversial proposal to influence the Supreme Court's decisions on New Deal programs?

• Change the constitution

• Remove current justices

• Increase the number of justices

• Limit the court's power

What was the primary focus of the Second New Deal?

• Foreign policy adjustments

• Banking regulations

• Long-term recovery and direct relief

• Tax reforms

Which act established the National Labor Relations Board?

• Adjustment Act

• Wagner Act

• Labor Act

• Recovery Act

What was the main goal of the Works Progress Administration created in 1935?

• To reform the banking system

• To provide healthcare

• To create jobs through public works

• To offer educational programs

How many jobs did the WPA create?

• 12 million

• 5 million

• 8 million

• 10 million

What year was the Social Security Act signed into law?

• 1933

• 1935

• 1937

• 1939

What are the two main facets of the Social Security system?

• Unemployment and retirement benefits

• Healthcare and employment benefits

• Retirement and disability insurance

• Education and healthcare

What did the Social Security Act provide to the elderly?

• Educational grants

• Retirement insurance

• Employment opportunities

• Free medical care