CH 26.3 The Second New Deal Quiz

What was the primary focus of the Second New Deal?

• Immediate relief for the unemployed

• Long-term economic reforms

• Military expansion

• Tax reduction for the wealthy

Which act established a federal minimum wage and a maximum workweek?

• Fair Labor Standards Act

• National Labor Relations Act

• Social Security Act

• Wagner Act

Who was a major critic of Roosevelt from the left, proposing the Share Our Wealth program?

• Dr. Francis E. Townsend

• Huey Long

• Father Charles Coughlin

• Upton Sinclair

What was the purpose of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)?

• To provide employment through public works projects

• To manage agricultural production

• To oversee banking reforms

• To regulate the stock market

Which group was notably excluded from the original Social Security benefits?

• Government employees

• Military veterans

• Industrial workers

• Farmers and domestic workers

What was the main criticism from conservatives regarding the New Deal?

• It expanded government power too much

• It was too lenient on big businesses

• It did not provide enough relief

• It focused too much on military spending

Which act was passed to protect workers' rights to unionize and bargain collectively?

• Emergency Relief Appropriation Act

• Fair Labor Standards Act

• Wagner Act

• Social Security Act

What was the outcome of Roosevelt's 'Supreme Court Packing Plan'?

• It resulted in the expansion of the Supreme Court

• It led to the immediate resignation of several justices

• It was rejected by Congress and the public

• It was fully implemented

Which program was created to provide part-time employment for students?

• Federal Project Number One

• National Youth Administration

• Civilian Conservation Corps

• Public Works Administration

What was the main goal of the Indian Reorganization Act?

• To assimilate Native Americans into American culture

• To encourage Native American self-government and cultural preservation

• To relocate Native Americans to urban areas

• To provide military training to Native Americans