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What was the Great Depression and New Deal?
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-A severe worldwide economic depression in the decade preceding World War II.
-The timing of the Great Depression varied across nations, but for the most part began in the late 1920's. |
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What was the New Deal?
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- A series of economic programs implemented in the United States.
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What was Black Tuesday?
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- This event took place in October 29, 1929 and on this day the stock market crashed
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What was the Dust Bowl?
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-Severe dust storms causing much agricultural and ecological damage in the late 1920's.
-Caused by severe droughts and extensive farming. |
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What was the Gross National Product?
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-Referring to the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period.
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Who was Herbert Hoover?
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-31st president of the United States
-Believed in laissez-faire and rugged individualism. -Became president on cusp of Great Depression and did not contribute much in order to alleviate it. |
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Who was Franklin D Roosevelt?
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-32nd President of the United States.
-A central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war. -The only American president elected to more than two terms. - He was very optimistic and active in trying to make the nation better. |
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What was the 20th Amendment?
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-Throughout this time period the Great Depression happened and effected not only America,but had a worldwide effect.
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What was the New Deal?
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-Series of economic programs implemented by FDR between 1933 and 1936
- It focused on relief for poor/unemployed, recovery of economy to normal levels, and reform of financial system to prevent another depression. |
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Who was Frances Perkins?
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-He was graduate of Mount Holyoke College
-A veteran activist for social welfare and reform who became FDR's industrial commissioner in New York before becoming secretary of labor and the nation's first woman cabinet member. |
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What were the Fireside Chats?
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-Radio broadcasts of FDR's special sessions with Congress.
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What is FDIC?
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-Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
-Insures that money put in to your bank will be given back if the bank goes bankrupt. |
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What was the Public Works Administration?
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- A component of NIRA, led by Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes. -Funded public works projects to increase employment and consumer spending.
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What were the Civilian Conservation Corps?
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-This agency began in March 1933 as an unemployment relief effort
- It provided work for jobless young men in protecting and conserving the nation's natural resources. |
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What was Schechter vs. U.S?
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-In 1935 Supreme Court "sick chicken case," the Court found the National Recovery Administration unconstitutional.
-Its excessive delegation of legislative power to the executive and the regulation of business that was intrastate instead of national. |
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What was the Securities Exchange Commission?
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-An independent agency which holds primary responsibility for enforcing the federal securities laws and regulating the securities industry.
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What was the Second New Deal?
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-A term used by commentators at the time and historians ever since to characterize the second stage of the New Deal programs of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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What was the Works Progress Administration?
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-An agency that employed over 8.5 million people for public works projects.- Some projects would consist of roads, highways, buildings, parks, bridges, airports.
- It was led by Harry Hopkins. |
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What was the Wagner Act 1935?
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-Congress created this act in order to protect workers' right to unionization.
-The National Labor Relations Board was created to enforce the National Labor Relations Act. The NLRB conducts secret-ballot elections to determine whether employees want union representation and also investigates unfair labor practices by employers and unions. |
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What was the Social Security Act 1935?
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-In 1935, legislation (Second New Deal) provided for old-age pensions and unemployment insurance.
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Who was Huey Long?
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- A well- known governor, senator, and orator from Louisiana.
-Contributed to improving public service and gained respect from service workers. |
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Who was John L. Lewis?
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- A part of the United Mine Workers of America.
-Ran for presidency for the American Federation of Labor. - Supported FDR and witnessed the Taft-Harley Act get passed. |