Chapter 13 Flashcards
Coaltion
Alliance of groups with similar goals.
Revenue
Government income
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Helped farmers create jobs created in May 1933
New Deal
FDR’s plan to fix the depression.
National Debt
Total money owed by the government
Public Works Programs
Government funded program builds facilities
Wagner Act
Legalizing collective barging establish National Labor Relation
Demagogues
Leader manipulates people through half truths and scare tactics.
Social Security System
Publicly run system that provides payment to people who cant support themselves.
American Liberty League
Organization opposed to the New Deal.
Wagner Act
Legalizing collective barging establish National Labor Relation
Hundred Days
Time during Roosevelts presidency when New Deal programs were passed.
New Deal
FDR’s plan to fix the depression.
Nationalization
Conversion to government ownership
What did Roosevelt do in his first few months?
Regulated the banks
What did the National Recovery Act do to help business?
Set a minimum wage, regulated conditions, raised prices.
What was the “black cabinet”?
The federal council of Negro Affairs informal group helped president decide on issues.
Why did FDR declare a bank holiday?
Regulate the banks
Which New Deal agency was created to help business>
National Recovery?
Brain Trust
Increased role for intellectuals in government.
How did First Lady defy tradition?
By taking after her husband
Purpose of Second New Deal
to create more benefits.
Why did Republicans criticize the New Deal?
High taxes and no laize faire
What did New Deal programs fail to address?
Domestic workers
