New Deal Programs and Policies

The video covers the New Deal, its goals, and its impact on the US during the Great Depression. It discusses FDR's background, his election, and his first 100 days in office, including the creation of the Brain Trust and the Fireside Chats. The video explains key New Deal programs, known as the Alphabet Soup, and addresses criticism from both conservatives and liberals. It highlights the opposition from figures like Huey Long and Charles Coughlin.

What were the three main goals of the New Deal?

• Rebuild, Reorganize, Refinance

• Reform, Rebuild, Reinvest

• Relief, Recovery, Reform

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Who was part of FDR's Brain Trust?

• Professors, lawyers, and journalists

• State governors

• Military generals

• Business executives

What was the purpose of the bank holiday declared by FDR?

• To assess and stabilize banks

• To close banks permanently

• To celebrate a national event

• To introduce new currency

Which program was designed to restore confidence in the banking system?

• National Recovery Administration

• Civilian Conservation Corps

• Tennessee Valley Authority

• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

What was the main goal of the Agricultural Adjustment Act?

• Increase crop production

• End overproduction and raise crop prices

• Promote international trade

• Subsidize urban farming

Which New Deal program focused on employing young men in environmental projects?

• Public Works Administration

• Civilian Conservation Corps

• Social Security Administration

• Federal Emergency Relief Act

What was the purpose of the Public Works Administration?

• To support agricultural research

• To regulate the stock market

• To build infrastructure and create jobs

• To provide direct financial aid

What was a major criticism of the New Deal from Republicans?

• It was too conservative

• It favored big businesses

• It interfered too much in people's lives

• It did not address unemployment

What did Huey Long propose as an alternative to the New Deal?

• Social Security Act

• A New Economic Plan

• Share Our Wealth program

• National Industrial Recovery Act

What led to Father Charles Coughlin losing support?

• His support for the New Deal

• His anti-semitic remarks

• His opposition to World War II

• His financial scandals