Early Life
When was FDR born?
1882
What was FDR's major campaign?
The New Deal
What were the two major crises that led to the formation of the New Deal
WW1 and the Great Depression
What was launched as the first phase of the New Deal?
The Hundred Days
True of False
The Second New Deal took key measures to fully recover the economy.
True
Harvard University
How many presidents were there before FDR?
31
What was one effect of the economic crisis?
Unemployment, poor productivity, lower wages, etc.
What was the first thing the government did during The Hundred Days?
Closed all banks and allowed them to revive to regain trust.
What kind of jobs did the government provide for the people
Jobs to work on public projects and urban planning
At what age was he elected to the Senate
28
FDR led the United States through which two crises?
The Great Depression and WW2
What was the major event that marked the beginning of the Great Depression
National Recovery Administration
What was the result of the Second New Deal
How many years did it take FDR to receive a bachelor's degree?
3
What else was he also known for?
Playing a major role in the origin of the United Nations
What was created by FDR to maintain peaceful connections with other countries? (In general)
Foreign Policies
What is the contributing factor that enabled the United States to recover its economy?
Government's participation in local affairs and support toward citizens.
The Second New Deal launched by FDR was a precursor of what?
Precursor of the modern welfare state
How many senators were in New York at that time?
2
Who was competing for office with FDR?
Herbert Hoover
What organization was created by FDR that remains today, and what support are they providing?
The Tennessee Valley Authority, which serves to improve living standards and safety.
The Hundred Days was more important than the Second New Deal in the revival of the economy.
False, (Although it is debatable based in different accouts)
THe Second New Deal allowed rapid political growth which allowed?
Minimized social conflicts and further economic crises.