The New Deal and Its Impact

The New Deal, initiated by FDR in 1934, aimed to provide relief and recovery to Americans during the Great Depression. Despite its benefits, it faced opposition from the Supreme Court and political critics. FDR's controversial court-packing plan was abandoned, but he introduced the Second New Deal, focusing on long-term recovery and direct relief. Key programs included the Wagner Act, WPA, and Social Security Act, which provided jobs, protected workers' rights, and established a safety net for the elderly and unemployed.

What was one of the main reasons the Supreme Court opposed the New Deal?

• It was not popular among the public.

• It reduced the power of the President.

• It gave too much power to the federal government over the states.

• It increased taxes significantly.

Who was the most vocal critic of FDR's New Deal?

• Senator from New York, Al Smith

• President Herbert Hoover

• Senator from Louisiana, Huey Long

• Governor of California, Earl Warren

What was the purpose of FDR's court reorganization plan?

• To increase the salaries of Supreme Court justices

• To abolish the Supreme Court

• To reduce the number of justices on the Supreme Court

• To appoint justices who would support the New Deal

What was the main focus of the Second New Deal?

• Military expansion

• Long-term recovery and direct relief

• Foreign policy

• Tax reduction

What did the Wagner Act establish?

• The Environmental Protection Agency

• The Federal Reserve

• The National Labor Relations Board

• The Department of Education

What was one of the key achievements of the Works Progress Administration?

• Establishing the Social Security system

• Building 850 airports

• Creating the Federal Reserve

• Reducing national debt

How did the WPA help struggling artists?

• By organizing art exhibitions

• By offering them scholarships

• By providing them with free art supplies

• By giving them jobs to paint murals and posters

What was the primary purpose of the Social Security Act?

• To provide free healthcare

• To support military veterans

• To offer retirement insurance and direct relief

• To fund public education

What are the two main facets of Social Security?

• Military funding and foreign aid

• Tax reduction and infrastructure development

• Retirement insurance and unemployment relief

• Healthcare and education

At what age do workers typically start receiving Social Security benefits?

• 55

• 70

• 60

• 65