UNIT 5

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*Who would mostly likely use the unemployment figures of 1936 and for what purpose?

The Democratic Party would show voters that they were better off than they were four years before.

What did President Franklin D. Roosevelt decide in 1937?

that he should try to balance the federal budget

Which of these programs was NOT a part of FDR's Second New Deal in 1935?

the Congress of Industrial Organizations

*Strong believers in the effectiveness of the New Deal and FDR's administration would be most likely to use which statistics?

the GNP from 1933 to 1937

All the following statements regarding the New Deal and women are true EXCEPT which one?

No women held high positions or had significant influence in the government.

How did the National Recovery Administration try to help businesses recover?

by encouraging industries to write codes of conduct to reduce competition

During his second term, what did FDR try to do?

cut back on government spending for New Deal programs

The Social Security Act of 1935 ________.

did not begin making payments to participants until 1937

What was a major New Deal accomplishment of FDR's second term?

his creation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and its consequences

Which of these happened to the Supreme Court in Roosevelt's second term?

The court began to rule in favor of New Deal programs.

Why did FDR try to change the composition of the Supreme Court?

The court had ruled that important New Deal programs were unconstitutional.

*Which of the following conclusions do the data in the table best support?

The early Great Depression cut the country's production almost in half.

Which of these events happened during the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt?

The first female cabinet secretary ever was appointed.

All of the following occurred as a result of the Tennessee Valley Authority EXCEPT which one?

a significant reduction in poverty in the region

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Which of these was true of industrial unionism in the 1930s?

It was strengthened, partly, by New Deal legislation.

What happened by the end of 1938?

The New Deal had largely come to an end.

What happened because of the Bonus Army in 1932?

The U.S. Army fought against war veterans.

What was one of the major effects the New Deal had on the United States?

It allowed a wider variety of groups to challenge the power of business.

What was the purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938?

It established a national minimum wage for the first time.

Overall, what was the result of the New Deal?

It helped bring more power and security to American farmers and laborers.

Which of these did the New Deal accomplish for African Americans?

It included many as second-level bureaucrats in the "Black Cabinet."

Which statement is true of the Bonus Army of 1932?

It made the president less popular than he had been before.

What happened in the election of 1936?

It produced a new and enduring coalition of voters for the Democratic Party.

What happened during the recession of 1937?

FDR called for a committee to investigate big business and antitrust laws.

Which of these did Herbert Hoover do as president to fight the Depression?

He initially encouraged businesses and workers to cooperate to keep production high.

What did Franklin D. Roosevelt do between his election in 1932 and the inauguration in 1933?

He made no public statements that committed him to a specific policy.

How did Franklin D. Roosevelt fare in the months after his election?

He said surprisingly little about what he intended to do after his inauguration.

As the Depression reached its worst in the end of 1931 and beginning of 1932, which of these did President Hoover do?

He supported greater intervention by the federal government in the form of the RFC.

What happened during FDR's first weeks in office in 1933?

He tried to balance the federal budget by cutting government employees' salaries.

How did FDR solve the banking crisis?

He used his personality and the radio to help convince the public of his plans.

Which statement is true regarding Franklin D. Roosevelt?

He won the election of 1932 by a wide margin over the unpopular Herbert Hoover.

Which of these was true of Franklin D. Roosevelt in the election of 1932?

He won the electoral votes of all but six states.

The next four questions refer to the following table. (Data from Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970, U.S. Census Bureau, 1975.) *As supported by the information in this table, what is an overall conclusion regarding the Great Depression?

Huge amounts of productivity and income were lost due to the failing economy.

What happened as a result of the Indian Reorganization Act?

It recognized tribal leadership and organization and reduced the pressure to assimilate.

What happened with labor (AFL, CIO, UAW) in the 1930s?

It saw the successful debut of the sit-down strike as a method to extract concessions.

What was the purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933?

It sought to raise crop prices by paying farmers not to plant crops.

What effect did the New Deal have on farmers?

It tried to raise crop prices by restricting production.

Which of these statements is true of the New Deal?

It tried to reduce unemployment by giving government-paid jobs to millions of workers.

What was the result of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's proposal to expand the Supreme Court?

It was eventually defeated in Congress.

What was the New Deal policy toward Native Americans, as led by John Collier?

It was grounded in the belief that Native American cultures should be respected.

Which statement is true of the Liberty League?

It was originally a nonpartisan group organized by conservative business leaders.

What happened in the campaign of 1936?

Many of Roosevelt's critics tried to come together in a new party, but that party received very few votes.

What was one long-term consequence of the New Deal?

The national government assumed responsibility for the basic welfare of the people.

How were African Americans treated under the New Deal?

They had an advocate in the first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.

How did New Deal programs affect the American West?

They helped the region more than they helped any other part of the country.

UNIT 5 QUIZ

UNIT 5 QUIZ

The National Recovery Administration of 1933 did all of the following EXCEPT which one?

increased competition between companies

The Second New Deal was launched partly in response to which of the following?

the stubborn persistence of high unemployment and low production in the economy

Why was the American Liberty League formed in 1933?

to organize wealthy conservatives who strongly opposed the New Deal.


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