He was President when the Great Depression started.
Herbert Hoover
This refers to FDR's programs of relief, recovery, and reform to deal with the Depression.
New Deal
The worst economic downturn in U.S. history.
Great Depression
This Act legalized closed shops and collective bargaining.
Wagner Act
He won the 1932 Presidential election.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The __ insures bank deposits.
FDIC
Shanty towns consisting of makeshift shelters.
Hoovervilles
This plan would have capped personal wealth, imposed a steep progressive income tax, and guaranteed each family a minimum annual income.
Share the Wealth
She was the First Lady who supported the New Deal and human rights.
Eleanor Roosevelt
The __ regulates the stock market.
SEC
Unemployed, homeless drifters.
Hobo Jungle
FDR thought about packing this group but didn't because of widespread opposition.
Supreme Court
This priest criticized FDR, praised Fascist leaders, and made antisemitic comments on his popular radio show.
Father Coughlin
The __ put young, unmarried men to work taking care of forests, parks, beaches, etc.
CCC
The Central and Southern Plains during a time of drought and dust storms.
Dust Bowl
This deal included more support for unions, more social welfare benefits, and higher taxes for the wealthiest Americans.
2nd New Deal
This Louisiana governor and senator favored redistribution of wealth.
Huey Long
The __ built of improved schools, playgrounds, hospitals and supported writers and artists.
WPA
WWI vets who went to Washington, D.C. to demand their pension bonus early.
Bonus Army
This was the first lady to hold a cabinet position.
Frances Perkins