People
Who did Roosevelt defeat in the 1932 election?
(Brodrick)
Herbert Hoover
Who created the New Deal?
(Tavarus)
FDR
What does F.E.R.A. stand for and what did they do?
(Darrien)
Federal Emergency Relief Act
They provided money, clothing, & food to the unemployed/needy
What was Holly Wood originally called?
(Isaiah)
Holly Wood Land
What years was the 2nd New Deal active?
(Jakiyah)
1934-1941
Who built the hoover dam?
(Brodrick)
Frank "Hurry Up" Crowe
How many people left as a result of the dustbowl?
(Isaiah)
250,000
What does the NRA stand for?
(Kendrick)
National Recovery Act
What was the purpose of the new deal?
(Jakiyah)
Relief, recovery, and reform.
What year did the banking system collapse and the country was considered leaderless?
(Kendrick)
1933
What did Huey Long do?
(Makiya)
He created a "share the wealth" plan that would send $5,000 to those in need.
Who won the 1936 election?
(Makiya)
The democratic party became the majority party. (FDR)
What did the CCC stand for?
(Darrien)
Civilian Conservation Corp
How many years ahead of schedule was the Hoover Dam?
(Isaiah)
2 years
What was the purpose of the revenue act of 1935?
(Jaylin)
How many seconds did Joe Lewis take to win his second fight?
(Isaiah)
124 seconds (2 minutes & 4 seconds)
What was the name of the "rabble rousing" pastor in Detroit?
(Jaylin)
Father Charles E Coughlin
What was the purpose of the AAA?
(Malia)
To recover and maintain the land for farmers.
How much money would it cost to build the hoover dam in todays money?
(Isaiah)
$1 Billion+
What year did FDR die?
(Tavarus)
1945
Who had a plan for the federal government to pay unemployed people over the age of 60 financial aid.
(Makiyah)
What was FDR known for and what famous line is he known for saying in his inauguration speech?
He was a hands on man of action.
"We have nothing to fear but fear itself"
How much money did the men of the CCC make and how much was required of them to send back home?
(Malia)
$30 a month. $22 went back.
What caused the "land" part to fall off of "Holly Wood"
(Brodrick)
Land Erosion
What did the recession of 1937 cause?
(Darrien)
Weaken confidence in the new deal.