1930's and New Deal Flashcards
What was the known period Nov 1932-March 1933 known as?
Lame Duck Months
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?
Alphabet agencies
Roosevelt used the radio to convey information about the agencies, these were known as what?
fireside chats
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?
Emergency Banking Act
Name 2 relief agencies?
1) AAA
2) FERA
Name two Recovery agencies?
1) WPA
2) TVA
Name two reform agencies?
1) NRA
2) SSA
Why did some companies display a blue eagle?
They has signed up to the NRA code
How much was FERA given? Who was FERA designed to help?
$500 million
The unemployed
Which agency built a massive dam across several states to stop soil erosion?
TVA
The Social Security Act of 1935 helped which two groups in particular?
Pensioners
Unemployed
Name two agencies declared unconstitutional
AAA
NRA
Which agency paid farmers to produce LESS?
AAA
Why was the WPA criticised, 2 reasons min..?
Lower pay then in private sector
Only 1 year’s training/work
Mainly white young men
List 2 opponents to the new deal and why?
Supreme court and Huey Long