Question 1

Identify and state the historical significance of Francis Townsend.

Accepted Answer

Retired California physician who promised Americans over $6,200 a month.

Question 2

Explain how President Roosevelt expected each of these New Deal efforts to aid in economic recovery from the Great Depression: a) the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), b) the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA), c) the Works Progress Administration (WPA), and d) the National Recovery Administration (NRA). Evaluate the level of success of each of these four New Deal initiatives in helping to provide recovery from the Great Depression.

Accepted Answer

a) President Roosevelt expected the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) to aid in economic recovery by providing jobs for unemployed young men in conservation and reforestation projects. By putting people to work, the CCC aimed to stimulate economic activity and provide relief to families in need.

b) The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) was expected to aid in economic recovery by addressing the agricultural crisis. The AAA sought to raise crop prices by reducing surpluses and providing financial assistance to farmers. By stabilizing the agricultural industry, the AAA aimed to improve the overall economy.

c) The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was designed to provide employment opportunities for millions of Americans through public works projects such as building roads, bridges, and public buildings. President Roosevelt expected the WPA to stimulate economic growth by putting people to work and improving the nation's infrastructure.

d) The National Recovery Administration (NRA) aimed to promote fair competition and set industry standards to stimulate economic recovery. It sought to regulate wages, prices, and working conditions to ensure fair treatment for workers and businesses.

In evaluating the level of success of these New Deal initiatives, it is important to consider their impact on the economy and the lives of the American people. The CCC, WPA, and AAA were generally successful in providing relief and creating jobs for those in need. The CCC planted over 3 billion trees and employed over 2.5 million men, while the WPA employed over 8.5 million people and completed numerous public works projects. The AAA helped to stabilize farm prices and reduce surpluses, but it also faced criticism for its impact on small farmers and tenant farmers.

The NRA, on the other hand, faced challenges in implementation and was ultimately declared unconstitutional. While it had some initial success in setting industry standards, it did not have a lasting impact on economic recovery.

Overall, these New Deal initiatives played a significant role in providing relief and recovery from the Great Depression, but their success varied in terms of long-term impact and sustainability.

Question 3

How important was Eleanor Roosevelt to the New Deal's image and success? Was she more important as a role model or for her political influence on her husband?

Accepted Answer

Eleanor Roosevelt was incredibly important to the New Deal's image and success. As the First Lady, she played a crucial role in shaping the public perception of the New Deal and its programs. Her tireless advocacy for social and economic reform helped to humanize the policies and make them more relatable to the American people. Her regular press conferences and public appearances helped to promote the New Deal's initiatives and garner public support.

In addition to her role as a symbol of the New Deal, Eleanor Roosevelt also had significant political influence on her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She was known for her strong opinions and was not afraid to express them, often pushing FDR to take more progressive stances on issues. Her advocacy for marginalized groups, such as women, African Americans, and the poor, helped to shape the policies of the New Deal and ensure that they were more inclusive and equitable.

Overall, Eleanor Roosevelt was important both as a role model and for her political influence on her husband. Her ability to connect with the American people and her advocacy for social justice issues were instrumental in shaping the New Deal's image and success. Additionally, her influence on FDR helped to ensure that the New Deal's policies were more progressive and impactful.

Question 4

The federally-owned Tennessee Valley Authority was seen as a particular threat to

Accepted Answer

A)  the entire capitalist system. 
B)  the Republican party. 
C)  the automobile industry. 
D)  the private electrical utility industry. 
E)  white Southern racial practices. 
A)  the entire capitalist system. 
B)  the Republican party. 
C)  the automobile industry. 
D)  the private electrical utility industry. 
E)  white Southern racial practices.

Question 5

Identify and state the historical significance of Pearl Buck.

Accepted Answer

Novelist raised in C

Question 6

Identify and state the historical significance of Ruth Benedict.

Accepted Answer

Anthropolo

Question 7

Identify and state the historical significance of John Collier.

Accepted Answer

Commissioner of Indi

Question 8

Immediately after taking office, President Roosevelt responded to the banking crisis by

Accepted Answer

A)  restoring the gold standard to guarantee the soundness of American currency. 
B)  nationalizing the ten largest banks in the United States. 
C)  providing major federal loans to the largest and soundest banks. 
D)  establishing a new Bank of the United States to guarantee deposits. 
E)  closing all American banks for a week, while reorganizing them on a sounder basis. 
A)  restoring the gold standard to guarantee the soundness of American currency. 
B)  nationalizing the ten largest banks in the United States. 
C)  providing major federal loans to the largest and soundest banks. 
D)  establishing a new Bank of the United States to guarantee deposits. 
E)  closing all American banks for a week, while reorganizing them on a sounder basis.

Question 9

The National Labor Relations Act proved most beneficial to

Accepted Answer

A)  small business employers. 
B)  skilled workers. 
C)  the long-term unemployed. 
D)  trade associations. 
E)  unskilled workers. 
A)  small business employers. 
B)  skilled workers. 
C)  the long-term unemployed. 
D)  trade associations. 
E)  unskilled workers.

Question 10

______ proved to be immensely popular among those Americans it served by putting thousands of people immediately to work at good-paying jobs and providing access to low-cost electricity to a region lacking cheap electrical power,.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Public Works Administration 
B)  The Agricultural Adjustment Act 
C)  The National Recovery Administration 
D)  The Civilian Conservation Corps 
E)  The Tennessee Valley Authority 
A)  The Public Works Administration 
B)  The Agricultural Adjustment Act 
C)  The National Recovery Administration 
D)  The Civilian Conservation Corps 
E)  The Tennessee Valley Authority

Question 11

One striking new feature of the 1932 presidential election results was that

Accepted Answer

A)  the South had shifted to the Republican party. 
B)  Democrats made political gains in the normally rock-ribbed Republican western states like Kansas. 
C)  despite the calamity of the Great Depression, the popular and the electoral vote for president was surprisingly close. 
D)  a clear gender gap opened up in which more women favored the Democrats. 
E)  African Americans shifted from their Republican allegiance and became a vital element in the Democratic party. 
A)  the South had shifted to the Republican party. 
B)  Democrats made political gains in the normally rock-ribbed Republican western states like Kansas. 
C)  despite the calamity of the Great Depression, the popular and the electoral vote for president was surprisingly close. 
D)  a clear gender gap opened up in which more women favored the Democrats. 
E)  African Americans shifted from their Republican allegiance and became a vital element in the Democratic party.

Question 12

Compare and contrast the first two years of the New Deal with the later New Deal after 1934. Account for the political, economic, and social differences in terms of policies, goals, and strategies.

Accepted Answer

The first two years of the New Deal, fro

Question 13

As a result of the 1937 Roosevelt recession

Accepted Answer

A)  Roosevelt cut income taxes as part of a supply-side economics experiment. 
B)  Social Security taxes were reduced. 
C)  Republicans gained control of the Senate in 1938. 
D)  Roosevelt adopted Keynesian (planned deficit spending) economics. 
E)  much of the early New Deal was repealed. 
A)  Roosevelt cut income taxes as part of a supply-side economics experiment. 
B)  Social Security taxes were reduced. 
C)  Republicans gained control of the Senate in 1938. 
D)  Roosevelt adopted Keynesian (planned deficit spending) economics. 
E)  much of the early New Deal was repealed.

Question 14

A popular slogan of the mid-1930s claimed that "Roosevelt wants you to join a union." Explain why this assertion contained some truth.

Accepted Answer

The assertion that "Roosevelt wants you

Question 15

What were the most enduring accomplishments of the New Deal? Which of its efforts had the least long-term impact?

Accepted Answer

The most enduring accomplishments of the

Question 16

The Works Progress Administration was a major ____ program of the New Deal; the Public Works Administration was a long-range ____ program; and the Social Security Act was a major ____ program.

Accepted Answer

A)  relief; recovery; reform 
B)  reform; recovery; relief 
C)  recovery; relief; reform 
D)  relief; reform; recovery 
E)  reform; relief; recovery 
A)  relief; recovery; reform 
B)  reform; recovery; relief 
C)  recovery; relief; reform 
D)  relief; reform; recovery 
E)  reform; relief; recovery

Question 17

President Roosevelt's chief "administrator of relief" and one of his closest advisors was

Accepted Answer

A)  George Norris. 
B)  John L. Lewis. 
C)  Mary McLeod Bethune. 
D)  Harry Hopkins. 
E)  David Lilienthal. 
A)  George Norris. 
B)  John L. Lewis. 
C)  Mary McLeod Bethune. 
D)  Harry Hopkins. 
E)  David Lilienthal.

Question 18

President Franklin Roosevelt's reelection in 1936 was ensured by his strong support from

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans. 
B)  the Liberty League. 
C)  labor unions. 
D)  the business community. 
E)  Catholics and Jews, the "New Immigrants" who had moved into the prominent cities of the North and the Midwest since 1890. 
A)  African Americans. 
B)  the Liberty League. 
C)  labor unions. 
D)  the business community. 
E)  Catholics and Jews, the "New Immigrants" who had moved into the prominent cities of the North and the Midwest since 1890.

Question 19

Was Franklin Roosevelt's victory in 1932 more an endorsement of his reform agenda or a repudiation of Herbert Hoover and the Republican policies?

Accepted Answer

Franklin D. Roosevelt's victory in the 1

Question 20

Identify and state the historical significance of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Accepted Answer

President of the Uni

Exam 31: The Great Depression and the New Deal

Identify and state the historical significance of Francis Townsend.

How important was Eleanor Roosevelt to the New Deal's image and success? Was she more important as a role model or for her political influence on her husband?

The federally-owned Tennessee Valley Authority was seen as a particular threat to

Identify and state the historical significance of Pearl Buck.

Identify and state the historical significance of Ruth Benedict.

Identify and state the historical significance of John Collier.

Immediately after taking office, President Roosevelt responded to the banking crisis by

The National Labor Relations Act proved most beneficial to

______ proved to be immensely popular among those Americans it served by putting thousands of people immediately to work at good-paying jobs and providing access to low-cost electricity to a region lacking cheap electrical power,.

One striking new feature of the 1932 presidential election results was that

Compare and contrast the first two years of the New Deal with the later New Deal after 1934. Account for the political, economic, and social differences in terms of policies, goals, and strategies.

As a result of the 1937 Roosevelt recession

A popular slogan of the mid-1930s claimed that "Roosevelt wants you to join a union." Explain why this assertion contained some truth.

What were the most enduring accomplishments of the New Deal? Which of its efforts had the least long-term impact?

The Works Progress Administration was a major ____ program of the New Deal; the Public Works Administration was a long-range ____ program; and the Social Security Act was a major ____ program.

President Roosevelt's chief "administrator of relief" and one of his closest advisors was

President Franklin Roosevelt's reelection in 1936 was ensured by his strong support from

Was Franklin Roosevelt's victory in 1932 more an endorsement of his reform agenda or a repudiation of Herbert Hoover and the Republican policies?

Identify and state the historical significance of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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