The Great Depression 7 Flashcards
What did the supreme court do regarding New Deal laws?
Struck down several New Deal laws as unconstitutional
This was a significant challenge to FDR’s policies and efforts.
What was FDR’s proposal to increase the size of the Supreme Court?
Proposed to increase the size from 9 to 15 justices
This plan aimed to appoint justices who were pro-New Deal.
What was the Brain Trust?
FDR’s cabinet of advisors
They were a mix of republicans and democrats
What was the purpose of the FAP?
Employed artisans
Part of FDR’s efforts to provide jobs during the Great Depression.
What effect did Congress’s disagreement with FDR have?
Hurt FDR’s image
This disagreement was notable as it reflected political tensions during his presidency.
Fill in the blank: FDR’s cabinet of advisors was known as the _______.
Brain Trust
True or False: FDR’s proposal to increase the Supreme Court was widely accepted by Congress.
False
Congress did not agree with FDR’s proposal.
What was a significant challenge FDR faced during his presidency?
Opposition from the Supreme Court regarding New Deal laws
What did FDR aim to achieve by appointing new justices?
To support New Deal legislation
Fill in the blank: The FAP was part of FDR’s efforts to provide _______.
Jobs
What were the first 100 days?
It represents what FDR when he got into office.He passed alot of bills,now all presidents first 100 days are compared to his.
Who got money from social security?
Unemployed, elderly,dependent familes,and the disabled.
Why else did FDR create the FAP
To preserve history.
Who took the migrant mother photo?
Dorthea lang
What ended The Great Depression and how?
World war two,the government to spend money to help the war which got the economy going.
