Alphabet Agencies
Controlled flooding
Tennessee Valley Authority
Who was Franklin Roosevelt's cousin? and who did he marry?
Theodore Roosevelt; Eleanor Roosevelt
Who was FDR's "eyes and ears"?
Eleanor Roosevelt;his wife
What did people wear to protect themselves from the dust?
Dust masks
Bank Holiday
Closed banks for 4 days (only the ones that hand enough funds to reopen)
Employed young men (18-25) to work in parks and forests
Civilian Conservation Corp.
What year was Roosevelt struck with polio?
1921
Who was Huey Long?
He was the senator of Louisiana, and a critic of the New Deal
What animal plagued the land during the Dust Bowl?
Jackrabbits
Fireside Chats
Radio speeches that FDR made to the people explaining his plan and ideas.
Enforced industry production and pricing codes. "We do our part!"
National Recovery Administration
What are Franklin's three goals for his first term in office?
Franklin's three goals were relief, recovery, and reform
Who was Francis Perkins?
She was the 1st female cabinet member; secretary of Labor
How long did the dust storms last?
A decade
Government practice of spending more than it takes in from taxes.
Deficit Spending
Insured banks
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Name two jobs FDR held before becoming President of America.
Governor of New York, Assistant Secretary of Navy
Who was the economist in the Black Cabinet?
Robert C. Weaver
What is a "suitcase farmer"?
A farmer who grew crops outside the community.
Economic experts that advised FDR.
The Brain Trust
Made to prevent massive withdrawals from banks
Emergency Banking Relief Act
How many laws were passed during Franklin's first "hundred days"?
15 laws were passed
Who was the Father of soil conservation?
Hugh Bennett
Which were the 5 states that became known as the Dust Bowl?
Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.
What are Okies and Arkies?
An Okie is a native of Oklahoma, and an Arkie is a native of Arkansas