FDR's New Deal and Policies

The lecture covers FDR's New Deal, focusing on the first hundred days of his administration. It discusses FDR's background, the 1932 election, and the challenges he faced. Key programs and reforms introduced during this period aimed to address the Great Depression, including banking reforms, financial regulations, and public works projects. The lecture also highlights FDR's communication strategy through fireside chats and addresses criticism of the New Deal.

Who was FDR's opponent in the 1932 presidential election?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Harry Truman

• Calvin Coolidge

• Herbert Hoover

What was one of the main goals of FDR's New Deal?

• To increase taxes

• To abolish the Federal Reserve

• To provide relief for the needy

• To reduce government size

What significant action did FDR take on March 5th, 1933?

• Raised taxes

• Declared war

• Closed all banks

• Signed the Social Security Act

What was the purpose of FDR's fireside chats?

• To entertain the public

• To criticize opponents

• To explain government policies in simple terms

• To announce new laws

What does the FDIC insure?

• Government bonds

• Stock market investments

• Bank deposits

• Real estate

Which act aimed to help farmers by reducing production?

• Agricultural Adjustment Act

• Federal Housing Act

• National Industrial Recovery Act

• Social Security Act

What was the role of the Civilian Conservation Corps?

• To manage national parks

• To build military bases

• To provide jobs in conservation work

• To regulate the stock market

Which New Deal program focused on building infrastructure like bridges and dams?

• National Recovery Administration

• Tennessee Valley Authority

• Federal Emergency Relief Administration

• Public Works Administration

What was the purpose of the Tennessee Valley Authority?

• To manage national parks

• To provide jobs and electricity to rural areas

• To oversee agricultural production

• To regulate banks

What did the Federal Emergency Relief Administration provide?

• Educational grants

• Military aid

• Direct relief to the needy

• Tax cuts