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Reforms and Policies during the Great Depression Era Quiz

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Which economic concept is associated with the idea of 'priming the pump' during the Great Depression era?

Keynesian economics

Explanation

Keynesian economics emphasized government spending to stimulate the economy.

Which program aimed to provide jobs for young unemployed men through environmental conservation projects during the Great Depression?

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Explanation

The CCC provided jobs through conservation work.

Who was the economist whose ideas influenced the New Deal policies, emphasizing government intervention to stimulate the economy?

John Maynard Keynes

Explanation

Keynes advocated for government intervention in the economy.

Which legislation, passed in 1938, established a minimum wage and maximum working hours, addressing labor issues during the Great Depression?

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Explanation

The FLSA set labor standards including minimum wage.

Who served as the Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression?

Frances Perkins

Explanation

Perkins was the first female cabinet member, serving as Secretary of Labor.

Which U.S. President implemented the New Deal policies during the Great Depression?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Explanation

FDR implemented the New Deal to combat the Great Depression.

What was the primary objective of the Social Security Act of 1935 during the Great Depression?

Establishing retirement pensions

Explanation

It aimed to provide retirement pensions.

What was the purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) during the Great Depression?

Stabilizing farm prices and incomes

Explanation

It aimed to stabilize agricultural prices and incomes.

Which region of the United States was particularly affected by the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression?

Midwest

Explanation

The Midwest suffered severe drought and dust storms.

#10

Which piece of New Deal legislation established the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 1934?

Securities Act

Explanation

The Securities Act led to the creation of the SEC.

#11

What was the purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression?

Creating jobs through infrastructure projects

Explanation

The CCC focused on job creation via infrastructure.

#12

Which of the following programs was part of the First New Deal implemented in the 1930s?

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Explanation

The CCC aimed to provide jobs through conservation projects.

#13

What impact did the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 have on the banking sector during the Great Depression?

It established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Explanation

It ensured bank deposits, restoring public confidence.

#14

Who was the chairman of the Federal Reserve during the early years of the Great Depression?

Benjamin Strong

Explanation

Strong was an influential figure at the Federal Reserve.

#15

What was the main purpose of the Wagner Act (National Labor Relations Act) passed in 1935 during the Great Depression?

Protecting workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively

Explanation

It aimed to safeguard workers' rights to unionize.

#16

Which agency was responsible for insuring bank deposits and restoring public confidence in the banking system during the Great Depression?

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Explanation

The FDIC insured bank deposits, restoring trust.

#17

What was the purpose of the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) enacted in 1933?

Regulating industrial production and labor relations

Explanation

It aimed to regulate industry and labor practices.

Reforms and Policies during the Great Depression Era Quiz

Which economic concept is associated with the idea of 'priming the pump' during the Great Depression era?

Which program aimed to provide jobs for young unemployed men through environmental conservation projects during the Great Depression?

Who was the economist whose ideas influenced the New Deal policies, emphasizing government intervention to stimulate the economy?

Which legislation, passed in 1938, established a minimum wage and maximum working hours, addressing labor issues during the Great Depression?

Who served as the Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression?

Which U.S. President implemented the New Deal policies during the Great Depression?

What was the primary objective of the Social Security Act of 1935 during the Great Depression?

What was the purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) during the Great Depression?

Which region of the United States was particularly affected by the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression?

Which piece of New Deal legislation established the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 1934?

What was the purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression?

Which of the following programs was part of the First New Deal implemented in the 1930s?

What impact did the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 have on the banking sector during the Great Depression?

Who was the chairman of the Federal Reserve during the early years of the Great Depression?

What was the main purpose of the Wagner Act (National Labor Relations Act) passed in 1935 during the Great Depression?

Which agency was responsible for insuring bank deposits and restoring public confidence in the banking system during the Great Depression?

What was the purpose of the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) enacted in 1933?

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