Unit 3 Lesson 1: Roosevelt's New Deal Flashcards
Roosevelt became president, he instituted a series of weekly national radio broadcasts. What were these called?
fireside chats
What did roosevelt talk about during these fireside chats, and what was its impact
. Roosevelt’s fireside chats showed that he understood how best to reach people. Using simple terms and a calm tone, he explained complex financial concepts and gave Americans a sense of optimism and security. Through his regular messages to the nation, he built support and brought the public together.
Think about President Roosevelt’s reasons for delivering regular fireside chats. Why was this form of communication effective?
Roosevelt’s communication style gave confidence and a sense of security to Americans. His addresses brought people together and explained complicated topics in a way that the general public could understand and trust.
Roosevelt won the election easily. Historians consider the 1932 election as the beginning of a new Democratic voting group that eventually brought what minorites together
African Americans, other minorities, and organized labor together in one bloc. This voting bloc shaped the Democratic Party for decades.
During the four-month period between the election and the inauguration, Americans suffered. What happened
The winter of 1932–1933 saw unemployment rise to record levels.
How did Congress responsd to the winter of 1932–1933 saw unemployment rise to record levels.
Congress did not pass a single important piece of legislation during this period, but this was not unusual with changing administrations.
However, in March 1932, months before the election, Congress proposed the
Twentieth Amendment
What is the Twentieth Amendment about
Congress proposed the Twentieth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to reduce the time from presidential election to inauguration to two months
How did states respond to the 20th amedenment
The states quickly ratified the amendment. but not soon enough for Roosevelt to be inaugurated in January
When did Roosvelt take office
He took office on March 4, 1933
What happened to Roosvelt on Fed 15 1933
About two weeks earlier, on February 15, Roosevelt had escaped injury during an assassination attempt. Chicago mayor Tony Cermak, who had been alongside Roosevelt, was hit by the assassin’s gunfire and died weeks later.
what was the main reason for proposing and ratifying the Twentieth Amendment?
With the late-winter date of seating a new Congress, very little legislation took place between the election and the end of the old Congress. This amendment shortened the time frame.
In hish inaugural adress what did he say about unemployment
He thought that the government should take direct action to help those who had lost their jobs and income. In the address, Roosevelt laid out a road map that showed where he wanted the government to go. He insisted that the nation needed to tackle unemployment and that the government could help lead the effort.
Why did Roosevelt take such a strong stance against bankers and the financial sector?
To prevent future problems in the financial industry, Roosevelt proposed to put stronger regulations in place to protect Americans’ money. He says that regulations must be put in place because the financial industry has been speculating with their customers’ money.
What ideas did Roosevelt present that would help the nation’s farmers?
He said that farmers would benefit from an effort to raise the value of agricultural products. He also suggested reducing the number of foreclosures of farms.
What were the responses to the nation’s econmic trouble
Many policies of the Progressive Era and Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal were responses to the nation’s economic trouble.
Progressives and New Deal supporters thought that the country’s economic systems needed to be
reformed
Like the Progressives before him, what did Roosevelt want to do about unchecked capitalistic econmy
Like the Progressives before him, Roosevelt also wanted to limit the harm that an unchecked capitalist economy can bring (and had brought). But he also wanted the economy to grow.
Early Progressives sought to advance the spread of democracy, improve efficiency in government and industry, and promote social justice. How do Roosevelt do somehting simialr
Likewise, Franklin Roosevelt wanted to restore and protect the relationship between the public and the government. He wanted Americans to see their government as truly representative and working for the common good of society.
One thread that ran through the policies of both the Progressive Era and the New Deal was that in a democracy
the government had a responsibility to protect the well-being of all its citizens.
What did Progressivist policies, such as the Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of the late 1800s show
highlighted the idea that the government should play an important role in the economy and have some control over big businesses and industries.
What was the point of the New Deal financail reforms
These policies and other New Deal financial reforms were meant to restore confidence in the nation’s economy and make it more efficient and fairer.
Progressivist policies, such as the Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of the late 1800s, highlighted the idea that the government should play an important role in the economy and have some control over big businesses and industries. What did Roosvelt do that was simialr
The Glass-Steagall Act, passed in the early days of Roosevelt’s administration, regulated the banking and investment industries and instituted deposit insurance to protect depositors’ bank accounts.
Based on what you have read, how can Roosevelt’s ideas about government be considered progressive?
Roosevelt, like the earlier Progressives, wanted government to be honest, fair to all citizens, and accountable to the public.
What is the period that is often called the “Hundred Days.”
Between March and June of 1933, Congress passed a series of important bills put forth by President Roosevelt. These bills were all aimed at stabilizing the economy, providing relief to Americans, creating jobs, and helping businesses. This period is often called the “Hundred Days.”
Immediately after the inauguration, Roosevelt created a short bank holiday, closing banks from March 6 to March 10. Why did he do ths?
During this brief pause of business, Congress passed the Emergency Banking Act, which allowed federal agencies to examine all banks before they reopened. This helped restore consumer confidence.
Roosevelt also provided $500 million in direct grants to the states through the Federal Emergency Relief Act (FERA). Where did this money go
This money went to relief agencies to help the nearly 15 million unemployed workers.
What did The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Relief Act do
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Relief Act provided government jobs for young men ages 14 to 24 who came from relief families.
what was the wage and work under the CCC
Workers could earn 30 dollars per month planting trees, fighting forest fires, and refurbishing historical sites and parks. The CCC also built a park infrastructure that families would enjoy for generations to come. Some CCC buildings in state and national parks are still in use
Congress and the president then created the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) why
Congress and the president then created the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to plan and develop the Tennessee valley region through flood control, reforestation, and hydroelectric power.
What was the impact of the TVA
Beginning in 1933, TVA workers built a series of dams to control the Tennessee River and create hydroelectric power. Electric lighting and power to run machinery eased the lives of the local residents and encouraged industrial growth.
New Deal Legislation: First 100 Days Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA)
A farm program designed to raise prices paid to farmers by curtailing production
New Deal Legislation: First 100 Days Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
A public works program that employed young men to work in rural areas
New Deal Legislation: First 100 Days Farm Credit Administration
An agency tasked with issuing low-interest mortgages for farm owners
New Deal Legislation: First 100 Days Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
A program put in place by the Glass-Steagall Act; developed to insure private bank deposits
New Deal Legislation: First 100 Days Federal Emergency Relief Act (FERA)
Legislation enacted to direct monetary relief to poor, unemployed Americans
New Deal Legislation: First 100 Days Glass-Steagall Act
Legislation enacted to regulate investment banking, including establishment of the FDIC
New Deal Legislation: First 100 Days National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)
Legislation intended to help put industries back into service and to fund infrastructure projects; established the NRA and the PWA
New Deal Legislation: First 100 Days National Recovery Administration (NRA)
Agency tasked with bringing government, industries, and labor together to establish codes of fair practice and to set price, wage, and production levels
New Deal Legislation: First 100 Days Public Works Administration (PWA)
Agency tasked with funding large public works projects
New Deal Legislation: First 100 Days Securities Act of 1933
Legislation that regulated stock transactions and other investment activity; paved way for the establishment of the Securities Act of 1934, which established the Securities and Exchange Commission
New Deal Legislation: First 100 Days Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
A regional development program on a portion of the Tennessee River that funded a series of flood control dams and brought electrification to the Tennessee River valley
How did Roosevelt’s fireside chats affect the American public?
Roosevelt’s fireside chats calmed Americans and gave them a sense of optimism. The talks also provided a lot of information about complicated issues in a way that most people could understand.
How did the 1932 election bring long-term changes to the Democratic Party?
In this election, the party platform attracted the support of African Americans, other minorities, and organized labor. These groups continued to give the party strong support for decades afterward.
What problems did Roosevelt see with how the nation’s natural resources were being used?
Roosevelt thought that the natural resources were not being used efficiently or equitably.
What role should a government play in the economy, according to Progressives and the supporters of the New Deal?
Government should play an active role to prevent large businesses and industries from taking advantage of the public.
