FDR and the New Deal Flashcards
Describe FDR:__ president, political party, dates served, from __
32nd, Democrat, 1933-1945, NY
Which 3 presidents were larger than the office they inherited?
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Why was FDR larger than the office they inherited?
fundamentally challenged relationship of citizen in the central gov’t
What year of the depression is it when FDR takes office?
3rd
When FDR takes office:__ of Americans unemployed- about __ million people or more; John Keynes was asked when was the last time something like this happened, and he replied the __ __ and it lasted 400 years; __ banks failed; __ million savings accounts have been wiped out
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People had fear would Depression and Democracy __?
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What was FDR’s famous line from 1st inaugural address?
“We have nothing to fear but fear itself”
Best New Deal legislation was FDR’s __ and __ faith; he couldn’t be __
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What was FDR’s philosophy?
“It is common sense to take a method and try it, if it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something”
What were the 3 general aims of the New Deal?
Relief, recovery, reform
Describe this aim of the New Deal:Relief
aimed at all Americans in economic distress
Describe this aim of the New Deal:Recovery
spur the economy and get the country out of the depression
Describe this aim of the New Deal:Reform
prevent another severe depression
Experts close to FDR who gave him advice; most were college professors
FDR’s Brain Trust
Describe the gov’ts support of the arts
gov’t placed murals in the post offices of small towns in the 48 states; In Kellogg, Idaho, people fought over the mining painting placed in its post office, which got changed to a new one
