Why did Franklin Roosevelt close banks when he became president?

to consolidate the assets fo several banks

to reduce the number of banks in operation

to allow the banks to receive money from the federal government

In the 1930’s, the enactment of New Deal programs demonstrated a belief that

the government should be more involved in regulating economy

corporations were best left to operate without government interference

state governments should give up control over commerce inside their states

The election of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Presidency in 1932 reflected the desire of many Americans to

have government take an active role in solving economic problems

return to a policy of laissez-faire capitalism

continue the domestic policies of the Hoover administration

The New Deal pulled America out of its economic mess! Several New Deal agencies, such as the CCC, WPA, and the TVA, were important because ____________________.

they helped create jobs and put Americans back to work

they built bridges, dams, and other useful projects

they offered assistance to farmers

they provided electricity to a poor region

What effect did the Dust Bowl storms have on the Great Depression?

Many farmers were forced to leave the Great Plains.

Unemployment decreased gradually.

Many homes long the Mississippi River were flooded.

Hoover was re-elected as president.

What famous quote came from Roosevelt's first inaugural address and gave people hope that the Depression would end?

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"

"The only thing we have to fear is Hitler"

"Oh geez...how did I end up President?"

The Tennessee Valley Authority provided what--in addition to jobs--for the rural south

Extra Storage on Peoples' Laptops

Which government agency gives benefits to people when they are retired or unemployed?

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Securities and Exchange Commission

What problem were both the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress Administration developed to address?

Excessive stock market speculation

During the New Deal, how did the government attempt to improve conditions for farmers?

By paying farmers to grow fewer crops

By ending the practice of sharecropping

By raising tariffs on farm imports

By training farmers for jobs in a new field

While many of the agencies that were part of the New Deal were known as Alphabet Agencies, President Roosevelt’s overall plan to get the country out of the Great Depression was known as the New Deal and could be summed up by the 3 R’s which stood for:

Roosevelt, Roosevelt, Roosevelt

Why was the Fair Labor Standards Act important to workers?

It established a minimum wage for workers as well as a maximum number of hours.

It established that labor unions had the right to use collective bargaining to negotiate with factory owners.

The law was struck down by the conservative Supreme Court and caused FDR to nominate six more justices.

The law limited the hours that children and women could work and forced business owners to make conditions safer.

Why did FDR come up with a plan to increase the number of Supreme Court justices?

The predominantly conservative Supreme Court began to strike down several New Deal laws.

The more judges that were available, the more likely he would get to pass more New Deal laws.

All of the answers are correct.

The population of the US had grown so much that we needed more judges to solve cases.

Why were the "Fireside Chats" important to the American people?

FDR talked to the people in plain language about what was happening in the United States.

Herbert Hoover was able to calm the American people by explaining how he was helping them through the depression.

Hard times were made a little better with the entertainment provided by the musicians.

People liked to gather around camp fires and discuss the government's response to the depression.

Which of the following accurately describes how foreign policy contributed to the Great Depression?

American tariffs slowed global trade by reducing exports, harming worldwide economies.

German aggression threatened war, causing massive military buildups and draining treasuries

European factories produced automobiles, challenging American manufacturing dominance.

South American sugar producers slowed production, straining worldwide supply chains.

What were two basic causes of the Dust Bowl during the early 1930s?

over farming and severe drought

strip mining and toxic waste dumping

clear-cutting of forests and construction of railroads

overpopulation and urban sprawl

What was the most likely cause of the election results shown on the map?

Most voters blamed President Herbert Hoover for the Great Depression.

It is difficult to defeat an incumbent (sitting) president.

Franklin D. Roosevelt had more business experience than Herbert Hoover.

Republican Party popularity had been declining for several elections.

What problem were both the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) developed to address?

Excessive stock market speculation

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FDR and Great Depression

What disease did FDR suffer from?

What did Polio do to FDR?

How many terms did FDR serve as President of the United States?

What event was going on when FDR became President in the late 1930s?

During the first 100 days FDR worked to pass this to create jobs and make the US survive the Depression?

What was the name given to the time when FDR would speak over the radio to people about the Depression?

what marks the start of the great depression

What was the name of FDR's plans and programs designed to meet the needs and problems of the Great Depression?

This Program helped retirees

What protects one's money in the bank?

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