The New Deal and WWII Involvement

Which of the following New Deal programs was primarily aimed at providing jobs through public works projects?

• Social Security Act

• Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

What was the main purpose of the Social Security Act passed during the second New Deal?

• To provide unemployment insurance

• To regulate the stock market

• To offer direct relief to farmers

• To establish a minimum wage

Describe one way in which Eleanor Roosevelt changed the role of the First Lady during the New Deal era.

• She focused solely on hosting social events at the White House.

• She actively participated in political campaigns.

• She advocated for civil rights and women's issues.

• She avoided public speaking engagements.

Which event directly led to the United States' entry into World War II?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The bombing of Hiroshima

• The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

• The invasion of Poland by Germany

Identify one political challenge that President Roosevelt faced regarding his New Deal programs.

• Lack of public support

• Opposition from the Supreme Court

• Insufficient funding from Congress

• International criticism

Which New Deal program was designed to reform the banking system and restore public confidence in banks?

• Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

• National Recovery Administration (NRA)

• Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

Explain the significance of the Lend-Lease Act in the context of U.S. involvement in World War II.

• It allowed the U.S. to sell arms to any country.

• It provided military aid to allies without immediate payment.

• It restricted U.S. trade with Axis powers.

• It initiated a draft for U.S. military service.

What was one of the primary goals of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) during the New Deal?

• To regulate the stock market

• To provide electricity to rural areas

• To establish a national minimum wage

• To offer unemployment benefits

How did Eleanor Roosevelt contribute to the development of New Deal programs?

• By drafting legislation for Congress

• By serving as a liaison between the President and Congress

• By advocating for programs that aided the poor and marginalized

• By managing the financial aspects of the programs

Which of the following was a direct result of the Social Security Act?

• The creation of the Federal Reserve System

• The establishment of unemployment insurance

• The regulation of agricultural production

• The construction of public housing