Vocabulary
What was the Fair Labor Relations Act?
The Fair Labor Relations Act set a minimum wage, a 40-hour workweek, and banned child labor.
What was each R's purpose? (Relief, Recovery, and Reform)
Relief - create jobs and stimulate the economy.
Recovery - help the economy regrow
Reform - safeguards to prevent another Depression, or at least lessen the effects of another occurrence
Who were the main critics of the New Deal? Name at least two.
Huey Long, Father Coughlin, Francis Townsend, business leaders, conservatives, and the Supreme Court.
What were the limits of the New Deal?
There was a small recession, slowing in government spending, the Social Security Act, and discrimination within agencies.
What direction is Route 66 pointed to?
It is a highway that goes in the direction of California.
What was the Glass-Steagall Act?
It separated commercial and investment banking, working to prevent risky investments.
When were most of the programs enacted?
The bulk of the programs were enacted during the first 100 days of Franklin Roosevelt's presidency.
Why did Father Coughlin criticize the New Deal?
He criticized it for not doing enough to reform the banking system and for being too friendly to big businesses.
Which two programs from the New Deal are still active today?
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)
What was the Dust Bowl?
a severe ecological disaster that had prolonged droughts, intense dust storms, and poor agricultural practices.
Who was Father Coughlin?
Father Coughlin was a Catholic priest and radio personality who criticized FDR’s New Deal and promoted controversial ideas.
What was the Emergency Banking Relief Act? Which R did this program apply to?
It created a Bank Holiday, meaning every bank was closed until the federal government said that it was safe for them to continue operating. This was part of the Recovery goal.
Why did some labor leaders criticize the New Deal?
They felt that the New Deal didn't do enough to protect workers' rights or push for stronger labor laws and protections, especially regarding the right to organize and higher wages.
How was FDR different from other presidents?
He had the most diverse cabinet, implemented New Deal programs that benefited African Americans, and was a proactive leader.
What was the repatriation of Mexican Americans?
It was a period of mass deportation and forced relocation of Mexicans and Mexican Americans from the United States to Mexico
What did the Wagner Act do for workers’ rights?
The Wagner Act protected workers’ rights to form unions and engage in collective bargaining.
What did the Works Progress Administration (WPA) do to help people during the Great Depression?
The WPA created jobs by funding public works projects like roads, schools, and art programs.
How did the Supreme Court challenge New Deal policies?
It struck down several New Deal programs, arguing they were unconstitutional, such as the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) and the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA).
What huge shift in politics occurred after the New Deal Coalition?
Why did Okies have to leave their farms?
They could no longer stay on their farms either from the Dust Bowl or debt, or a combination of both.
How did the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) help the southern United States?
The TVA provided electricity, built dams, controlled flooding, and created jobs in the South.
What does FERA stand for and what was its purpose?
It stands for the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, which gave money to states and cities that were operating soup houses, giving out blankets, and providing other necessities.
What was the main concern of conservative critics about the New Deal?
That the New Deal gave the federal government too much power, undermined capitalism, and increased government spending and debt.
What did the red section of the color coded maps used by the represent?
It meant "too risky to ensure" -- usually coincided in the only areas where Black Americans and minorities were allowed to purchase housing.
What was the purpose of the Federal Art Project?
The federal government was paying artists, photographers, and writers to go out and document what life was like during the New Deal.