mod 10 Flashcards
(47 cards)
Who were the nominees in the 1932 presidential election?
Republicans: Pres. Hoover; Democrats: Franklin D. Roosevelt
FDR was the governor of New York at the time.
What significant health issue did Franklin D. Roosevelt face?
He was struck with Polio in 1921, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.
What was the outcome of the 1932 presidential election?
FDR and John Garner won the presidential election; Democrats gained majorities in the House and Senate.
What was the ‘Brain Trust’?
A group of FDR advisors who were all professors at Columbia University.
What was the ‘Hundred Days’?
An intense period of activity where Congress approved all 15 Measures of FDR’s relief and recovery program.
What was FDR’s first focus in his New Deal?
The Banking System.
What was the purpose of the ‘Bank Holiday’ issued by FDR?
To stop massive withdrawals from banks.
What were FDR’s ‘Fireside Chats’?
Radio broadcasts from the White House informing citizens about national issues.
What did the Glass-Steagall Act (1933) establish?
The FDIC, which insured each bank deposit up to $5,000.
What was the Federal Securities Act (1933) designed to do?
Require corporations to provide complete information on all stock offerings.
What is the role of the SEC?
Regulates companies that sell stock or bonds to protect investors against stock fraud.
What was the goal of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA)?
To pay farmers to reduce their output to boost prices.
What was the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)?
The largest New Deal program that built dams and power stations for electricity and flood control.
What did the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) do?
Provided employment to young men aged 18-25 for conservation projects.
What did the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) aim to do?
Promote industrial growth by establishing codes of fair practice.
What was the purpose of the National Recovery Administration (NRA)?
Set prices of products and established standards to promote recovery.
What is Deficit Spending?
Spending more money than the government receives in revenue.
What was FDR’s proposal regarding the Supreme Court?
To appoint one new justice for each justice over 70 years old.
What did the American Liberty League oppose?
The New Deal, believing it violated individual and property rights.
Who was Charles Coughlin?
A radio priest who wanted to nationalize banks and implement a Guaranteed Income.
What was Dr. Francis Townsend’s proposal?
Grant $200/month to citizens over 60, requiring them to spend it within 30 days.
What was Huey Long’s ‘Share Our Wealth’ program?
A plan to tax the rich to provide a guaranteed income to every American family.
What did the 2nd New Deal focus on?
New reforms in public works programs, social security, and labor improvements.
Who was Eleanor Roosevelt?
The First Lady who advocated for continuing relief programs and civil rights.
