New Deal Flashcards
1
Q
How did Franklin De Roosevelt restore confidence ?
A
- Closed all banks then slowly opened them
* Every week did fireside chats.
2
Q
-What was CCC ?
A
• Provided jobs for people aged between 18 and 25 and they also built trees
3
Q
What was SSA ?
A
• Helped unemployed and the elredrly
4
Q
What was PWA ?
A
• Built roads dams and bridges
5
Q
What were Successes of the new deal ?
A
- Restored confidence
- Helped trade unions
- Created jobs
- Improved banking system
- Benefited different groups
6
Q
How many times did Roosevelt get elected ?
A
3 times
7
Q
What were criticism of the new deal ?
A
- Took power away from local government
- Failed to challenge discrimination against African Americans, women and native Americans
- People felt Roosevelt was interfering too much
