The New Deal

Who was President when the Depression began?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

• Abraham Lincoln

What was Hoovers approach to the Depression in 1930?

• Rugged Individualism

• Expansion of Government Power

• Create jobs by using Government power

What was Hoovers "Rugged Individualism" beleif during the depression?

• when society struggles, the Government should avoid getting involved or helping. Americans can survive on their own

• When society struggles, the Government should do everything in its power to help those Americans.

• When society struggles, the Government should declare war to boos the Economy

Who is elected in 1932?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• Herbert Hoover

What was the "New Deal"?

• A new trade agreement with Russia

• A new alliance made with Latin American countries.

• a plan by President Roosevelt to use the power of the Federal Government to get the country out of the Depression. 

How did the CCC: Civilian Conservation Corps help during the depression?

• Jobless men could sign up for the CCC and be given weekly jobs for pay. Ex: Cutting down trees and cleaning the streets.

• This organization gave direct financial relief (Cash) to those in need

• This department created public works projects to improve conditions on Farms.

How did the PWA: Public Works Administration help during the depression?

• Jobless men could sign up for the CCC and be given weekly jobs for pay. Ex: Cutting down trees and cleaning the streets.

• This organization gave direct financial relief (Cash) to those in need

• This department organized large public projects that would create thousands of Jobs. Ex: building a Dam or a Bridge.

How did the FERA: Federal Emergency Relief Administration help during the depression?

• Jobless men could sign up for the CCC and be given weekly jobs for pay. Ex: Cutting down trees and cleaning the streets.

• This organization gave direct financial relief (Cash) to those in need

• This department organized large public projects that would create thousands of Jobs. Ex: building a Dam or a Bridge.

How did the TVA: Tennessee Valley Authority help during the depression?

• This department created public works projects to improve conditions on Farms. Building dams to control flooding, teaching farmers new techniques, and expanding electricity to rural areas.

• paid farmers to reduce the size of their crops and grow less food. 

• The Government created the it to provide loans to home buyers and companies building new houses.

How did the AAA: Agricultural Adjustment Administration help during the depression?

• This department created public works projects to improve conditions on Farms. Building dams to control flooding, teaching farmers new techniques, and expanding electricity to rural areas.

• This department paid farmers to reduce the size of their crops and grow less food. this way, farmers could charge more for their crops and make a profit.

• The Government created the it to provide loans to home buyers and companies building new houses.