The name of Franklin D. Roosevelt's wife and First Lady
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt
100
The three R's in FDR's New Deal (in order)
What are relief, recovery, reform
100
These groups saw positive change during FDR's presidency, but ultimately were left out or hurt by New Deal policies.
Who are woman, Native Americans, and African Americans
100
What 3 forms of entertainment helped Americans through the depression?
What is art, movies, radio
100
The majority of FDR/New Deal Critics accused him of hindering capitalism and supporting what?
What is Socialism
200
FDR contracted this disease in 1921 which slowly debilitated his ability to walk and eventually led to his death in 1945.
What is Polio
200
In the first 100 days, what 3 areas did FDR focus on to provide instant relief and recovery?
What is Banking, Agriculture, and Infrastructure
200
The President invited many African American leaders to advise him in what would later be called this
What is the Black Cabinet
200
This famous Director was known for focusing his films around average, everyday Americans
What is Frank Capra
200
The main critic of the far Left (Dem.) on the new deal was this.
What is it did not do enough to help the poor
300
Before becoming president, FDR was the Governor of this state and what political party?
What is New York and Democratic Party
300
Name at least 5 New Deal programs. Accronyms or full names
What are the FDIC, Social Security Act, NRA (NIRA), PWA, TVA, CCC, HOLC, FHA, FERA, AAA, REA, WPA
300
This act recognized the right of employees to join labor unions and gave workers the right to collective bargain.
What is the Wagner Act
300
This renowned FSA photographer created powerful images of impoverished farmers and migrant workers
Who is Dorthea Lange
300
The main critic of the far Right (Rep.) on the new deal was this.
What is destroying free enterprise and federal government too powerful
400
FDR used the radio to (informally) inform Americans on issues in what would later be called what?
What is fireside chats
400
This British Economist argued that deficit spending was needed to end the depression.
Who is John Maynard Keynes
400
This alliance brought together southern whites, northern blue-collar workers, poor Midwestern farmers and African Americans
What is the New Deal Coalition
400
The New Deal also offered a variety of job opportunities to artists through this project
What is the Federal Art Project
400
This senator from Louisiana who promoted his "Share the Wealth" program to find a solution to the depression.
Who is Huey Long
500
What was the name of the group that helped guide him on the New Deal which included the first woman cabinet member and 2 Republicans?
What is Brain Trust
500
Explain the importance/significance of the SEC and the FDIC
SEC: Provides a pension for elderly Americans, as well as money for unemployed, disabled, poor mothers of children, and people injured on the job.
FDIC: Insured bank deposits and helped build trust
500
The New Deal ultimately led to this "state" in which the government assumes responsibility for providing welfare for children and the poor, elderly, sick, disabled, and unemployed.
What is a Welfare State
500
The Wizard of Oz, one of the most memorable depression-era provided Americans the avoidance of unpleasant, boring, arduous, scary, or banal aspects of daily life called what?
What is escapism
500
This measure taken by FDR in order to get his New Deal programs passed was seen as "dictator-ish" and weakened him politically.