World History - The New Deal Article w/Questions

What was the main purpose of the New Deal?

• To start a new war

• To help America out of the Great Depression

• To increase taxes

• To build new cities

When did the Stock Market crash that led to the Great Depression?

• 1925

• 1929

• 1933

• 1939

What were the three words emphasized by Roosevelt in the New Deal?

• Peace, Love, Unity

• Relief, Recovery, Reform

• Freedom, Justice, Equality

• Growth, Stability, Prosperity

What was one of the first actions taken by President Roosevelt during his first 100 days in office?

• Declaring war

• Closing the banks for one week

• Increasing taxes

• Building new schools

What did the Securities Act of 1933 require companies to do?

• Hide their data

• Share their data with the public

• Increase their prices

• Reduce their workforce

What was the purpose of Roosevelt's 'Fireside Chats'?

• To entertain people

• To keep Americans informed and encouraged

• To sell products

• To announce new movies

What was the main focus of the New Deal's economic programs?

• Military expansion

• Economic recovery

• Space exploration

• Cultural development

What was the effect of the drought on farmers during the Great Depression?

• Increased crop production

• Little to no crops

• More land for farming

• Better weather conditions

What was the 18th Amendment related to?

• Women's suffrage

• Prohibition

• Civil rights

• Taxation

What did the Public Works Administration focus on?

• Building public things like roads and schools

• Providing food

• Creating laws

• Ending the Depression