(Roosevelt and the First New Deal, 1933-1935) Emergency Relief Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Federal Emergency Relief Administration of May 1933?
A
Given $500 million to divide equally among states for unemployment relief.
Half was given to the states - other half kept back to give states $1 for every $3 of their own funds they spent on relief.
2
Q
How was the Emergency Federal Relief Administration of May 1933 received?
A
Some states refused to comply
3
Q
Evaluate the Federal Emergency Relief Administration of May 1933.
A
Insufficient for scale of problem but set precedent for direct government relief.
4
Q
When was the Federal Emergency Relief Administration?
A
May 1933
