The New Deal Era Quiz

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the President of the United States during the New Deal era, serving from 1933 to 1945. He implemented various programs and policies to address the Great Depression.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was established during the New Deal era to regulate the stock market and enforce securities laws in order to protect investors and maintain fair and orderly markets.

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) was a New Deal program that provided relief to homeowners facing foreclosure during the Great Depression. It insured home loans and set standards for construction.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a New Deal program that aimed to provide employment opportunities for artists, musicians, actors, and writers during the Great Depression.

The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) was a New Deal program that provided financial assistance to farmers and regulated agricultural production to stabilize prices.

The Glass-Steagall Act, also known as the Banking Act of 1933, established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to provide deposit insurance to depositors in U.S. banks.

Frances Perkins was the first female cabinet member in the United States, serving as Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a New Deal program that provided jobs for unemployed young men during the Great Depression. It focused on conservation and development of natural resources.

The Social Security Act was a New Deal program that provided financial assistance to elderly, retired workers. It established the Social Security system in the United States.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was a New Deal program aimed at providing electricity to rural areas. It constructed dams and hydroelectric power plants in the Tennessee Valley region.

The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) was a New Deal program that aimed to raise crop prices by reducing agricultural production. It paid farmers subsidies to reduce crop acreage.

Henry Morgenthau Jr. served as the Secretary of the Treasury during the majority of Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency. He played a key role in shaping and implementing New Deal policies.

The National Labor Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act, was a New Deal law that aimed to protect workers' rights to organize labor unions and bargain collectively with employers.

The Federal Writers' Project (FWP) was a New Deal program that employed writers, historians, and researchers to create written works, including guidebooks and oral histories, during the Great Depression.

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a New Deal program that provided jobs for young unemployed men, primarily in conservation and natural resource development projects.

The National Recovery Administration (NRA) was a New Deal agency responsible for implementing wage and price controls to combat deflation and promote economic recovery during the Great Depression.

John Maynard Keynes was an economist and adviser to Franklin D. Roosevelt, known for his influential role in shaping New Deal policies. He advocated for government intervention in the economy to stimulate demand during recessions.

The Civil Works Administration (CWA) was a New Deal program that aimed to create temporary jobs for unemployed workers through the construction of public works projects.

Eleanor Roosevelt was the First Lady of the United States during the New Deal era. She was known for her active role in social reform, advocacy for civil rights, and support for New Deal policies.

The National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) was a New Deal program that aimed to stimulate industrial recovery by regulating competition, wages, and working conditions. It created the National Recovery Administration (NRA) to oversee these efforts.

Alfred Landon, the Governor of Kansas, was the main opponent of the New Deal. He ran against Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1936 presidential election on a platform critical of the New Deal's expansion of federal power.

One of the criticisms of the New Deal was that it did not do enough to end the Great Depression, but it was not criticized for causing the Great Depression to worsen.

Charles Evans Hughes was the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court whose rulings during the New Deal era shaped the Court's approach to government regulation and the New Deal's constitutionality.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was a New Deal program responsible for constructing dams and providing electricity to rural areas in the Tennessee Valley region.

Henry Wallace was the Secretary of Agriculture responsible for implementing agricultural policies during the New Deal era. He played a key role in agricultural reform and rural development initiatives.