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    Which president worked with congress to establish the "New Deal"?

    • Franklin D. Roosevelt
    • Herbert Hoover
    • Warren G. Harding
    • Calvin Coolidge
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Explore the New Deal's impact with this quiz. Assess your understanding of its programs, the president behind it, and its threefold purpose of relief, recovery, and reform. Ideal for students of American history and political science, enhancing knowledge of crucial economic recovery measures.

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  • 2. 

    What were the three primary functions of the “New Deal”?

    • Rebuild, Raise Taxes, Stop Immigration

    • Relief, Recovery and Reform

    • Lower Taxes, Stop Immigration, Open factories

    • Reform, Lower Taxes, Stop Immigration

    Correct Answer
    A. Relief, Recovery and Reform
    Explanation
    The New Deal was a series of programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression. The three primary functions of the New Deal were relief, recovery, and reform. Relief aimed to provide immediate assistance to those suffering from the economic crisis through programs like the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Recovery focused on stimulating economic growth and ending the depression through measures such as the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) and the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA). Reform aimed to prevent future economic crises by implementing regulations and safeguards, such as the creation of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Social Security Act.

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  • 3. 

    What was the main purpose of the "New Deal"?

    • End segregation in the work place

    • Close the gap between the rich and the poor

    • Gain financial assistance from European countries

    • Raise the country out of the depression

    Correct Answer
    A. Raise the country out of the depression
    Explanation
    The main purpose of the "New Deal" was to raise the country out of the depression. This was a series of programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression. The New Deal aimed to stimulate economic recovery, provide relief to those suffering from unemployment and poverty, and reform the financial system to prevent future economic crises. Through various initiatives such as job creation, public works projects, and financial regulations, the New Deal sought to revive the economy and bring an end to the devastating effects of the depression.

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    In terms of the "New Deal", what does the NRA stand for?

    • National Roads Act

    • New Reform Association

    • National Recovery Act

    • New Rights Act

    Correct Answer
    A. National Recovery Act
    Explanation
    The correct answer is National Recovery Act. The NRA was a key component of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program in the 1930s. It aimed to stimulate economic recovery during the Great Depression by implementing regulations and codes of fair competition for businesses. The NRA sought to stabilize prices, promote fair labor practices, and encourage industrial recovery. It was a significant effort to combat the economic crisis and provide relief to American workers and businesses.

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    Which of the following was not a "New Deal" program?

    • Tennessee Valley Authority

    • Civilian Conservation Corps

    • Federal Jobs Union

    • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

    Correct Answer
    A. Federal Jobs Union
    Explanation
    The "New Deal" was a series of programs implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression to stimulate economic recovery and provide relief to the American people. The Federal Jobs Union is not a known program associated with the New Deal. The other options listed - Tennessee Valley Authority, Civilian Conservation Corps, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - were all actual New Deal programs that aimed to create jobs, develop infrastructure, and stabilize the banking system respectively.

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    What was referred to as the "First 100 Days"?

    • President Hoover's first 100 days in office

    • The number of days it took for the banks to recover from the depression

    • The period of time when the unemployment rate rose

    • The period of time when Congress and President Roosevelt created the first set of New Deal programs

    Correct Answer
    A. The period of time when Congress and President Roosevelt created the first set of New Deal programs
    Explanation
    The "First 100 Days" refers to the period of time when Congress and President Roosevelt created the first set of New Deal programs. This was a time of intensive legislative activity, during which Roosevelt implemented a series of measures to address the economic crisis of the Great Depression. These programs aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform, and included initiatives such as the Emergency Banking Act, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and the Agricultural Adjustment Act. The "First 100 Days" is often seen as a benchmark for the effectiveness and productivity of a new presidential administration.

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