New Deal Programs
This program aimed to raise crop and livestock prices by paying farmers to produce less
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
FDR's Bank Holiday and Glass - Steagall Act were aimed at this
Reestablishing the public faith in the financial system
This side of criticism stated that the federal government took too much power away from the states
Conservative Criticism
This Person served as the Secretary of Labor and was the first woman appointed to a cabinet position
Frances Perkins
This public activity became widely popular as a way to escape the hardships of the Great Depression
Watching Movies
This program employed young men in projects to build parks, prevent soil erosion, and help with flood control
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
The Home Owners Loan Corporation (HOLC) was created to do this for homeowners
Provide government loans to people about to be foreclosed on
This liberal criticism argued that the government should do this with the country's banks
Nationalize the Banks
This individual helped create the Indian Reorganization Act and served as Commissioner of Indian Affairs
John Collier
What specific ethic group faced economic and social challenges during the Great Depression, yet some New Deal programs, such as the CCC and TVA, provided them with job opportunities
African Americans
This program constructed dams to control flooding and provide electricity to rural areas
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
The Bank Holiday aimed to stop this financial issue during the Great Depression
Bank Failures
Fill in the blank: A conservative argument of the New Deal would be that the government has too much _______.
Control
This person organized the first African-American trade union, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
A. Phillip Randolph
This program was created to provide monthly pensions for those who were retired, disabled, or had dependent children
Social Security
This act established a maximum number of weekly working hours and a minimum wage
Fair Labor Standards Act
This Administration provided loans to farmers to help them purchase electricity for their farms
Rural Electrification Administration (REA)
This liberal criticism suggested the government should provide a guaranteed income to this group
Retired Individuals
She headed the Division of Negro Affairs and helped organize a group to advise FDR on racial issues
Mary McLeod Bethune
What were the effects of the New Deal on unemployment and government spending?
Unemployment went down as more jobs were created, but the federal deficit grew because the government spent more on public works and aid programs.
This program guarantees the money in individual bank accounts
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
This New Deal program was a response to the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and aimed to protect investors and ensure market integrity
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
This was the response from critics of the New Deal who felt the government was not doing enough for workers and unions
Creation of the Wagner Act
This person advocated for the women's rights and played a crucial role in the New Deal's social programs
Elanor Roosevelt
What is the biggest impact of the New Deal?
The legacy of the New Deal showed that the government was now expected to play a significant role in the economy, especially in areas like labor rights and social security.