Terms 171-180

Question 1

Kellogg-Briand Pact

Answer 1

A treaty which outlawed war as an instrument of international policy. Signed by US, France, and 12 other nations. Kellogg: Sec of State; Briand: French Foreign Min

Question 2

Hawley-Smoot Tariff

Answer 2

1930-highest tariff in U.S. history. It raised duties on agricultural and manufactured imports. It may have contributed to the spread of international economic depression

Question 3

Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Answer 3

This agency became a government lending bank. It was designed to provide indirect relief by assisting insurance companies, banks, agricultural organizations, and railroads.

Question 4

Bonus Army

Answer 4

Name given to the mass of struggling WWI vets who, in the face of hard economic times, wanted to collect their pay checks early.

Question 5

“Hundred Days”

Answer 5

The special session of Congress that Roosevelt called to launch his New Deal programs. The special session lasted about three months: 100 days.

Question 6

Emergency Banking Relief Act

Answer 6

Gave the President power over the banking system and set up a system by which banks would be reorganized or reopened

Question 7

FDIC

Answer 7

A federally sponsored corporation that insures accounts in national banks and other qualified institutions

Question 8

Civilian Conservation Corps

Answer 8

Provided employment in fresh-air government camps for about 3 million uniformed young men. They reforested areas, fought fires, drained swamps, controlled floods, etc.

Question 9

Agricultural Adjustment Administration

Answer 9

Made available many millions of dollars to help farmers meet their mortgages.

Question 10

National Industrial Recovery Act

Answer 10

This act authorized the President of the United States to regulate industry and permit cartels and monopolies in an attempt to stimulate economic recovery, and established a national public works program.