2nd Set New Deal Quiz 10/1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
She was a great humanitarian and was an important advisor on domestic policy
Eleanor Roosevelt
Roosevelt won the 1936 election. He had the support of large cities, religious groups, ethnic groups including African Americans. Who did he defeat?
Alfred Landon
Of all Roosevelt’s New Deal policies this had the biggest long-term impact on the American economy.
Social Security Act
What are the three parts of the Social Security Act?
- Took care of the elderly
- Took care of the unemployed and disabled.
- Aid to families with dependent children..
Who wrote ‘The Grapes of Wrath”, a book about the lives of Oklahoman farmers fleeing the Dust Bowl?
John Steinbeck
The first female woman to serve in the President’s cabinet. She served as Secretary of Labor. She helped with the Social Security system and helped get female voters
Frances Perkins
This person promoted opportunities for young African Americans. Also organized the Black Cabinet that advised FDR during the New Deal. This person was a voice for African Americans.
Mary McLeod Bethune
This group was supported by the New Deal but received less help than African Americans. This group found mostly farm work which was not protected by the state or local government.
Mexican Americans
This person was appointed Commissioner of Indian Affairs. He helped create the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, which basically protected Native American culture
John Collier
These were diverse groups dedicated to supporting the Democrat Party. Consisted of Southern whites, urban groups, African Americans and unionized industrial workers
New Deal Coalition Groups
What happened to unions during this time?
Union workers improved work conditions. Union membership increased. This gave unions the right to use ‘Sit-Down Strikes, which were very effective. Workers on strike would actually sit on the floors/grounds blocking work.
Name two movies during this time period. Name one animated film.
Gone With The Wind
The Wizard of Oz
Animated film was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Famous artist who painted ‘American Gothic’ which depicted life during the New Deal and the Great Depression.
Grant Wood
Name two famous books written during this time.
The Grapes of Wrath written by John Steinbeck and
Native Son written by Richard Wright.
What was the importance of radio?
Most families obtained news using the radio. It also provided source of entertainment with music and comedy. The radio was used by FDR for his Fireside Chats.
What still exists culturally as ‘lasting impressions’ from the New Deal.
Music (Woody Guthrie), Art, Literature, movies.
What government programs exist today as a result of the New Deal?
1) FDIC - Had a lasting impact. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. This insures our bank deposits.
2) Social Security - government takes care of retired, elderly, disabled children.
3) Unemployment - short term funding provided to people who are fired from their jobs.
What is Parity
a price intended to keep families steady financially.
There were different viewpoints regarding the New Deal. Describe the Supporters viewpoint.
Supporters: They felt is was a reasonable balance between the two extremes; unregulated capitalism and socialism. In other words, they felt that it gave the right amount of assistance to people in need.
There were different viewpoints regarding the policies of the New Deal. Describe the Critics viewpoint.
The Critics felt that the federal government was too large and too powerful. They also felt that the New Deal programs stifled free enterprise and individual initiative. Liberal critics said it didn’t do enough to socialize their economy and eliminate social and economic differences.
