Effectiveness Of The New Deal Flashcards
1
Q
Between 1933 and 1936 how did the new deal help unemployment?
A
It decreased from 14m to 9m
2
Q
What happened in 1937 when Roosevelt cut the new deal spending?
A
Unemployment rapidly increased again
3
Q
Give a positive and negative of the CCC
A
Provided 2.5m jobs
These jobs were only temporary
4
Q
Give a positive and negative of the NRA
A
2m employers joined
Some employers weren’t members
5
Q
Give a positive and negative of the TVA
A
Prevented flooding, provided jobs and irrigation
Some thought the government were too involved
6
Q
What was one of the issues of the new deal?
A
It required a lot of government spending