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100

He was President when the Great Depression started.

Herbert Hoover

100

This refers to FDR's programs of relief, recovery, and reform to deal with the Depression.

New Deal

100

The worst economic downturn in U.S. history.

Great Depression

100

This Act legalized closed shops and collective bargaining.

Wagner Act

200

He won the 1932 Presidential election.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

200

The __ insures bank deposits.

FDIC

200

Shanty towns consisting of makeshift shelters.

Hoovervilles

200

This plan would have capped personal wealth, imposed a steep progressive income tax, and guaranteed each family a minimum annual income.

Share the Wealth

300

She was the First Lady who supported the New Deal and human rights.

Eleanor Roosevelt

300

The __ regulates the stock market.

SEC

300

Unemployed, homeless drifters.

Hobo Jungle

300

FDR thought about packing this group but didn't because of widespread opposition.

Supreme Court

400

This priest criticized FDR, praised Fascist leaders, and made antisemitic comments on his popular radio show.

Father Coughlin

400

The __ put young, unmarried men to work taking care of forests, parks, beaches, etc.

CCC

400

The Central and Southern Plains during a time of drought and dust storms.

Dust Bowl

400

This deal included more support for unions, more social welfare benefits, and higher taxes for the wealthiest Americans.

2nd New Deal

500

This Louisiana governor and senator favored redistribution of wealth.

Huey Long

500

The __ built of improved schools, playgrounds, hospitals and supported writers and artists.

WPA

500

WWI vets who went to Washington, D.C. to demand their pension bonus early.

Bonus Army

500

This was the first lady to hold a cabinet position.

Frances Perkins

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