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The New Deal Era and its Impact on US History Quiz

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Who was the President of the United States during the New Deal Era?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Explanation

FDR led the country through the Great Depression and initiated the New Deal policies.

Which of the following was NOT a key goal of the New Deal?

Revolution

Explanation

The New Deal focused on economic recovery, relief, and reforms, not revolution.

Which agency created during the New Deal was responsible for providing jobs and infrastructure projects?

Works Progress Administration

Explanation

WPA aimed to alleviate unemployment by creating public works projects.

Which legislation passed during the New Deal era was intended to regulate the stock market and prevent future crashes?

The Securities Act of 1933

Explanation

The Securities Act aimed to restore confidence in financial markets after the stock market crash.

Which New Deal program aimed to provide financial assistance to the elderly, unemployed, and disabled?

Social Security Administration (SSA)

Explanation

SSA aimed to provide social insurance and financial support to specific groups.

Who among the following was a key critic of the New Deal policies, arguing for more radical changes?

Huey Long

Explanation

Huey Long criticized the New Deal and advocated for more radical economic reforms.

What was the primary purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) established during the New Deal?

To build roads and infrastructure in rural areas

Explanation

CCC focused on conservation projects and employment for young men in rural areas.

Which of the following was a major consequence of the New Deal in relation to African Americans?

Decrease in unemployment rates

Explanation

The New Deal contributed to a decrease in unemployment rates among African Americans.

What was the purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) during the New Deal era?

To provide subsidies to farmers and stabilize crop prices

Explanation

AAA aimed to address agricultural overproduction and stabilize farmers' income.

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What was the primary purpose of the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) during the New Deal?

To regulate industrial activity and labor practices

Explanation

NIRA aimed to regulate industry, promote fair competition, and establish labor practices.

The New Deal Era and its Impact on US History Quiz

Who was the President of the United States during the New Deal Era?

Which of the following was NOT a key goal of the New Deal?

Which agency created during the New Deal was responsible for providing jobs and infrastructure projects?

Which legislation passed during the New Deal era was intended to regulate the stock market and prevent future crashes?

Which New Deal program aimed to provide financial assistance to the elderly, unemployed, and disabled?

Who among the following was a key critic of the New Deal policies, arguing for more radical changes?

What was the primary purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) established during the New Deal?

Which of the following was a major consequence of the New Deal in relation to African Americans?

What was the purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) during the New Deal era?

What was the primary purpose of the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) during the New Deal?

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