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1920s & 30s
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Conservative | Belief in limited government involvement. |
| Flapper | Independent and rebellious women of the 1920's. |
| Depression | Period of massive unemployment. |
| Tariff | A tax placed on imported goods. |
| New Deal | FDR’s programs designed to bring America out of the Great Depression. |
| Brain Trust | Governmental officials hired by FDR |
| Relief | New Deal programs designed to save banks and put citizens to work |
| Recovery | New Deal programs designed to help failed businesses and farms.. |
| Reform | New Deal programs designed to protect society against future depressions. |
| Insurance | Protection in case of financial emergency. |
| Drought | Period with little or no rain |
| Fire Side Chats | Roosevelt's radio address to calm public |