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New Deal
American History the Great Depression and the New Deal
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This Presidential candidate used the slogan "two cars in every garage" to win in 1928? | Herbert Hoover |
| What dramatic event happened in October of 1929? | Stock Market Crash |
| Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Depression?A. Overproduction of goods and services.B. High tariffs that blocked international trade.C. A decline in the status of agriculture.D. Strict banking regulations that restricted lending. | D. Strict Banking Regulations |
| Which group of people marched on Washington to demand money from the gov't in 1932? | The Bonus Army |
| Which Amendment is called the "lame duck" amendment because it reduced the amount of time a lame duck would serve after the General Election? | The 20th |
| An incumbent who loses their run for re-election is called a __________. | Lame Duck |
| What was the name of the policies that Roosevelt campaigned on? | The New Deal |
| Which agency was created to restore consumer confidence in the Banking Industry by insuring depositors against loss in case of Bank failure? | The FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) |
| What gov't agency was created to avoid future problems in the Stock Market? | The SEC (Securities Exchange Commission) |
| These Roosevelt programs helped to provide jobs by improving public infrastructure. | The WPA (Works Project Administration) |
| Which jobs program helped to create many national parks and conservation projects. | The CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) |
| Which Roosevelt program was designed to provide jobs and electricity? | The TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) |
| Which gov't program tried to solve the problem of agricultural surpluses? | The AAA (Agricultural Adjustment Administration) |
| Which program was designed to coordinate the business and labor sectors of the economy? | The NRA (National Recovery Administration) |
| What book of the era was written about the Dust Bowl? | The Grapes of Wrath |