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

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2
Q

What happened in 1937 when Roosevelt cut the new deal spending?

A

Unemployment rapidly increased again

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3
Q

Give a positive and negative of the CCC

A

Provided 2.5m jobs

These jobs were only temporary

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4
Q

Give a positive and negative of the NRA

A

2m employers joined

Some employers weren’t members

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5
Q

Give a positive and negative of the TVA

A

Prevented flooding, provided jobs and irrigation

Some thought the government were too involved

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6
Q

What was one of the issues of the new deal?

A

It required a lot of government spending

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