Chapter 10 Lesson 1 Review

How did New Deal legislation try to stabilize agriculture and industry?

New Deal legislation tried to stabilize agriculture and industry by regulating the supply of farm goods and regulating the laws, wages, and prices that concerned the industrial sector.

What did people fear would happen if the nation went off the gold standard?

People feared that, if the nation went off of the gold standard, the dollar would weaken significantly, and they would lose out in the long run.

Why did Roosevelt broadcast "fireside chats"?

President Roosevelt broadcasted fireside chats both to restore the confidence of the American people and to inform them of the programs that the government was undertaking and how they affected their lives.

Use the notes you completed during the lesson to write a short paragraph summarizing how Roosevelt addressed the major problems during his first three months in office.

Roosevelt addressed many major problems of the depression, such as bank failures and unemployment, by reforming the banking system, increasing consumer confidence in the banks, passing many public work programs, and, in general, taking quick and decisive action.

How did polio affect President Roosevelt's character and physical abilities?

Roosevelt's experience with polio made him calmer, less conceited, more determined to succeed, and more understanding of those who were suffering and going through tough times.

What qualities make an effective leader?

Some qualities that make an effective leader include decisiveness, intelligence, confidence, an ability to recognize talent in others, and the willingness to take risky and unpopular action.

Why are the first hundred days so important for a president?

The first hundred days are important for a president because they not only show what kind of leader the president is, but also serve as a period in which the president has more room to take aggressive action to address perceived problems.

How did New Deal programs differ from President Hoover's attempts to combat the Depression?

Whereas Hoover did very little and depended mostly on local agencies to undertake relief work, the New Deal took decisive and direct government action in terms of reform, relief, and the creation of jobs.