Chapter 22 Section 3 Assessment

Why do you think African Americans suffered more extensive discrimination during the depression than during more prosperous times?

African Americans were helped the least by the New Deal. Sharecroppers, a common occupation of African Americans, were no longer needed and lost their jobs and homes. African Americans were often the last hired and first fired.

Indian New Deal

An act that gave Indians economic assistance and greater control over their own affairs.

Mary Mcleod Bethune

First african american woman put in government position

Did the growth in powers of the federal government during the New Deal benefit the nation?

Government growth in the 1920s was less than in any subsequent decade and resulted in the Great Depression. It was the New Deal's increase in Government power through regulation, such as the creation of the SEC, which saved capitalism and brought this nation from the brink of no return.

New Deal Coalition

Regulated stock market, created jobs, created social security, protected bank deposits and gave aid to farmers

Black Cabinet

The 1st cabinet made up of African Americans. FDR asked for guidance from people like Robert c Weaver and Mary McLeod Bethune. This did not lead to equal rights, but at least improved a little.

Has the new deal coalition affected policies in our community today?

The New Deal Coalition was the alignment of interest groups and voting blocs that supported the New Deal and voted for Democratic presidential candidates from 1932 until approximately 1968.

How did the New Deal change the social, economic, and political landscape of the United States for future generations?

The New Deal helped people in many ways. It protected their money, it controlled the stock market, and gave aid to who were struggling during post depression.

Welfare State

This act tightened Medicaids eligibility requirements. The Recipients are categorically needy