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100

What type of President was Hoover known as?

"Do Nothing President"

100

What was the time frame of the 2nd new deal (Start and End Dates)?

(Jakeria)

1934-1941

100

What does N.R.A. stand for?

(Ja'kevion)

National Recovery Act

100

In 1933 how much did the unemployment go down by?

25%

100

Who paid farmers to stop/limit producing crops? 

(DJ)

AAA - Agricultural Adjustment Act

200

What did Father Charles advocate for?

(Ossie)

For nationalization of banking and living wages.

200

What happened in March of 1933?

(Azariya)

Banking system collapse and the country virtually leaderless. 

200

What are the three R's?

(Gerrell)

Reform. Recovery. Relief

200
What was the revenue act?

(John)

Increase taxes on large incomes and corporations.

200

What 2 private organizations did Hoover make?

(Azariya)

1. National Credit Association

2. Organization for Unemployment Relief

300

What age range was employed to work outdoors for the CCC?

(Ossie)

17-29

300

What was the primary aim for the Triple R?

Economic Recovery
300

What does A.A.A. stand for?

(Adrianna)

Agricultural Adjustment Act

300

What did the Social Security Act do?

(Destiny)

Gave money to states for aid for the elderly.
300

What was the government responsible for in regard to human rehabilitation? 

(Adonis)

Health, welfare, and security.

400

Who was Dr Townsend and what did he do?

(John McGhee)

He helped the unemployed by providing financial aid and social security.

400

What act was abolished in 1936?

(Josh)

The Agricultural Adjustment Act

400

What did the CCC stand for and what was its purpose?`(Ossie)

Civilian Conservation Corp. Relief.

400

What was the US Housing Authority? What did they do?

(John)

Recover & Reform. Used funds to tear down Hoovervilles and build new public housing. 

400

What was the overall objective of the New Deal?

(Josh)

To provide jobs for the unemployed, get the economy back in high gear, and regulate banks.

500

Who was known as the first well known "Socialist" candidate for president?

(Adonis)

Norman Thomas

500

What significant event happened in 1935?

The "new deal" on trial by the right and left forcing FDR to respond.

500

What line was FDR famous for saying?

"We have nothing to fear but fear itself!"

500
What was the banking act of 1935?

Federal control over private banking 

500

By what age could people retire under the SSA?

60+