New Deal Policies and Agencies

The video discusses Franklin D. Roosevelt's election and the implementation of the First New Deal to combat the Great Depression. It highlights the New Deal's focus on relief, recovery, and reform, detailing key initiatives like the CCC and PWA to reduce unemployment. The video also covers agricultural and industrial reforms, emphasizing Roosevelt's shift from pure capitalism to government intervention. Despite criticisms, the New Deal helped stabilize the economy and laid the groundwork for future reforms.

What was one of the key promises Roosevelt made during his election campaign?

• To increase taxes on the wealthy

• To end prohibition

• To reduce military spending

• To privatize public services

What were the three main aims of the New Deal?

• Revolution, Reorganization, Reinvestment

• Relief, Recovery, Reform

• Reform, Rebuild, Reclaim

• Reduction, Reuse, Recycle

What was the purpose of Roosevelt's fireside chats?

• To explain government measures to citizens

• To entertain the public

• To criticize the opposition

• To announce new taxes

What was the main goal of the Emergency Relief Act of 1933?

• To nationalize the banks

• To stabilize the banking system

• To close all banks permanently

• To increase bank interest rates

How did the Economy Act of 1933 contribute to the New Deal?

• By increasing government salaries

• By cutting salaries to fund the New Deal

• By reducing taxes on imports

• By privatizing public services

What was the primary aim of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?

• To promote international trade

• To build new factories

• To provide education to young men

• To offer employment and skills training

Which agency was responsible for building public infrastructure like schools and hospitals?

• Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA)

• Public Works Administration (PWA)

• Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

• Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

What strategy did the Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA) use to help farmers?

• Providing free seeds

• Increasing production

• Reducing production to stabilize prices

• Exporting surplus crops

What was one of the main objectives of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)?

• To build highways

• To control flooding and provide electricity

• To promote tourism

• To regulate trade

How did the National Recovery Administration (NRA) aim to support workers?

• By increasing working hours

• By setting minimum wages and banning child labor

• By eliminating labor unions

• By reducing wages