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42 Cards in this Set
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T/F FDR's advisors didn't want the gov't to interfere with the economy |
False |
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How did FDR trigger an economic downturn in 1937? |
Cut gov't spending |
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What health problems did FDR experience? |
Polio |
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How many men had the CCC employed before it was shut down in 1942? |
3 million |
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How did the FDIC restore the American faith in banks? |
Gave insurance to depositors |
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Who was Henry Morgenthau? Why was he significant to Chapter 18? |
He was the secretary of Treasure. He was significant because he helped greatly with the New Deal |
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What was the Civilian Conservation Corps responsible for during FDR's presidency? |
Gave public work relief to those who were unemployed/ looking for work |
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What did the Glass- Steagall Act prohibit banks from doing? |
Prohibited banks from using depositors money |
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Why was the American Liberty League formed? |
Because some people didn't agree with the New Deal |
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What was the purpose of the Civilian Works Administration |
To create jobs to the unemployed |
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Describe the Wagner Act |
Workers can organize unions without getting in trouble from their employers |
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What was the public works administration responsible for? |
Made jobs and It built large-scale public works such as dams, bridges, hospitals, and schools. |
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What group was formed that sponsored the "Federal Number One" program? |
works progress administration
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Describe the National Housing Act |
Make better housing at lower prices |
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Describe the Social Security Act |
provide benefits to elderly and disabled people |
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Who proposed a monthly pension of $200 to people over 60 |
Townsend |
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What promoted codes of Fair Competition? |
National Industrial Recovery Act |
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Who was the head of the federal emergency relief administration? |
Harry Hopkins |
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Describe the Securities act of 1933 |
First major federal legislation to regulate the offer and sale of securities.
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What piece of legislation that was part of the new deal established a 40 hour workweek for many workers? |
Fair Labor Standards Act |
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Describe the right wing opposition to FDR's New Deal |
Wanted the Gov't to lay off- gov't had too many regulations |
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What group of people began to show support for the Democratic party? |
AA's |
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Describe the Agricultural Adjustment Act |
Reduced agricultural production by paying farmers subsidies not to plant on part of their land and to kill off excess livestock. |
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Describe the position of FDR's advisers who supported the New Nationalism |
Wanted gov't to work with businesses |
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Describe FDR's personality |
Outdoors man, persuasive, and convincing, loved the outdoors |
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What did the National Industrial Recovery Act set up before it was deemed unconstitutional? |
Industrial Codes |
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Senator Henry Long wanted the gov't to ________? |
Share the wealth |
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Explain the Federal Number One program |
Gave people of the arts employment |
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What was one of the first topics FDR addressed in his "fireside chats"? |
Banks |
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Why was FDR's "court-packing plan" a serious mistake? |
Because it appeared to interfere with the constitution's separation of powers |
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Why did many state governors declare bank holidays during the Depression? |
To stop bank runs |
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Describe the Home Owners Loan Corp |
Refinance homes to prevent foreclosure |
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How did the Emergency Banking Relief Act help to solve the banking crisis? |
By issuing licenses to banks that were examined by federal officials |
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What was the Committee for Industrial Organization responsible for organizing? |
All skilled and unskilled workers in the automobile industry |
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What was the main purpose of the Townsend plan? |
free up jobs for umemployed |
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What did FDR create during his presidency to regulate the stock market? |
SEC -securities and exchange commision |
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How did FDR win popularity as a governor of NY? |
By helping people economically |
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What was the first thing FDR believed needed to happen to fight the Depression? |
Restore faith in American banks |
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How did the Agricultural Adjustment Administration try to help farmers? |
By paying them to not grow crops |
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Describe the Second Hundred Days |
Important social legislation was enacted. (First 15 acts) |
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What did FDR's advisers that supported New Freedom believe? |
Wanted gov’t to break up big businesses |
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What happened in the case Schechter vs US? |
Congress struck down NIRA |