New Deal
Alphabet Agencies
Great Depression
Dust Bowl
Actions to Alleviate
100

What was the New Deal?

A series of programs and policies designed to help the United States recover from the Great Depression.

100

What does the term "Alphabet Agencies" refer to?

Government agencies created during the New Deal, known by their initials.

100

What years are typically associated with the Great Depression?

1929 to 1941.

100

What was the Dust Bowl?

A period of severe drought and dust storms in the 1930s that affected the Great Plains.

100

What was one action taken by the government to help the unemployed during the Great Depression?

Creation of Alphabet Agencies like FERA, etc.

200

Who was the president behind the New Deal?

Franklin D. Roosevelt.

200

What was the purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?

To provide jobs for young men in environmental conservation projects.

200

What was a major symptom of the Great Depression?

The stock market crash of 1929.

200

Name one state that was significantly impacted by the Dust Bowl.

Oklahoma.

200

How did community organizations help alleviate the effects of the Great Depression?

They provided food, shelter, and support to those in need.

300

What were the three goals of the New Deal?

Relief, Recovery, Reform.

300

Name one Alphabet Agency that focused on relief for farmers.

The Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA).

300

What was one effect of the Great Depression on American families?

Many families faced unemployment and poverty.

300

What were some farming practices that contributed to the Dust Bowl?

Over-farming and poor soil management.

300

What group marched on Washington in 1932, seeking their war bonuses?

The Bonus Army

400

How did the New Deal change the government’s role in the economy?

The government became more involved in economic regulation and providing social welfare.

400

What did the Works Progress Administration (WPA) do?

It provided jobs for millions of unemployed Americans in various projects.

400

How did the Great Depression affect the banking system?

Many banks failed, and people lost their savings.

400

How did the Dust Bowl affect migration patterns in the U.S.?

Many people moved west to California in search of work.

400

What was one way individuals could help their neighbors during the Great Depression?

By sharing food, clothing, or other resources.

500

What event led to the creation of the New Deal?

The Great Depression.

500

 Which Alphabet Agency was responsible for regulating the stock market?

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

500

What role did international trade play in the Great Depression?

Trade declined significantly, worsening the economic situation.

500

Who or what is an "Okie?"

A person from Oklahoma who moved to a different state looking for work.

500

 Describe how the New Deal programs aimed to prevent future economic crises.

By implementing regulations and safety nets to stabilize the economy.

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