New Deal
What was the New Deal?
A series of programs and policies designed to help the United States recover from the Great Depression.
What does the term "Alphabet Agencies" refer to?
Government agencies created during the New Deal, known by their initials.
What years are typically associated with the Great Depression?
1929 to 1941.
What was the Dust Bowl?
A period of severe drought and dust storms in the 1930s that affected the Great Plains.
What was one action taken by the government to help the unemployed during the Great Depression?
Creation of Alphabet Agencies like FERA, etc.
Who was the president behind the New Deal?
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
What was the purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?
To provide jobs for young men in environmental conservation projects.
What was a major symptom of the Great Depression?
The stock market crash of 1929.
Name one state that was significantly impacted by the Dust Bowl.
Oklahoma.
How did community organizations help alleviate the effects of the Great Depression?
They provided food, shelter, and support to those in need.
What were the three goals of the New Deal?
Relief, Recovery, Reform.
Name one Alphabet Agency that focused on relief for farmers.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA).
What was one effect of the Great Depression on American families?
Many families faced unemployment and poverty.
What were some farming practices that contributed to the Dust Bowl?
Over-farming and poor soil management.
What group marched on Washington in 1932, seeking their war bonuses?
The Bonus Army
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.
What did the Works Progress Administration (WPA) do?
It provided jobs for millions of unemployed Americans in various projects.
How did the Great Depression affect the banking system?
Many banks failed, and people lost their savings.
How did the Dust Bowl affect migration patterns in the U.S.?
Many people moved west to California in search of work.
What was one way individuals could help their neighbors during the Great Depression?
By sharing food, clothing, or other resources.
What event led to the creation of the New Deal?
The Great Depression.
Which Alphabet Agency was responsible for regulating the stock market?
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
What role did international trade play in the Great Depression?
Trade declined significantly, worsening the economic situation.
Who or what is an "Okie?"
A person from Oklahoma who moved to a different state looking for work.
Describe how the New Deal programs aimed to prevent future economic crises.
By implementing regulations and safety nets to stabilize the economy.