1930's and New Deal Flashcards

1
Q

What was the known period Nov 1932-March 1933 known as?

A

Lame Duck Months

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2
Q

Roosevelt won the election in November 1932, what was the name give to the various agencies set up by Roosevelt in his fist 100 years?

A

Alphabet agencies

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3
Q

Roosevelt used the radio to convey information about the agencies, these were known as what?

A

fireside chats

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4
Q

In March 1933 banks were closed to establish whether they were properly managed, if they were they could re-open. What was this Act called?

A

Emergency Banking Act

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5
Q

Name 2 relief agencies?

A

1) AAA

2) FERA

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6
Q

Name two Recovery agencies?

A

1) WPA

2) TVA

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7
Q

Name two reform agencies?

A

1) NRA

2) SSA

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8
Q

Why did some companies display a blue eagle?

A

They has signed up to the NRA code

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9
Q

How much was FERA given? Who was FERA designed to help?

A

$500 million

The unemployed

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10
Q

Which agency built a massive dam across several states to stop soil erosion?

A

TVA

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11
Q

The Social Security Act of 1935 helped which two groups in particular?

A

Pensioners

Unemployed

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12
Q

Name two agencies declared unconstitutional

A

AAA

NRA

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13
Q

Which agency paid farmers to produce LESS?

A

AAA

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14
Q

Why was the WPA criticised, 2 reasons min..?

A

Lower pay then in private sector
Only 1 year’s training/work
Mainly white young men

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15
Q

List 2 opponents to the new deal and why?

A

Supreme court and Huey Long

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16
Q

What ended the Great Depression for USA?

A

2nd world war