More DG's Flashcards
(19 cards)
Who were the main candidates in the Election of 1932?
Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) and Herbert Hoover
What was the platform of Franklin D. Roosevelt in the Election of 1932?
A promise to address the Great Depression through active government intervention
What political party did Franklin D. Roosevelt represent in the Election of 1932?
Democratic Party
What was the main platform of Herbert Hoover in the Election of 1932?
Continuation of existing policies and limited government intervention
What term describes FDR’s group of advisors during his presidency?
Brain trust
What was FDR’s policy aimed at ending the Great Depression?
The New Deal
What are the three R’s of FDR’s New Deal plan?
- Relief
- Recovery
- Reform
What significant legislative period is known as FDR’s First 100 Days?
The initial phase of FDR’s presidency where he enacted numerous New Deal programs
What was the purpose of the Bank Holiday declared by FDR?
To close all banks temporarily to stabilize the banking system
What does FDIC stand for?
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
What was the purpose of the Emergency Banking Act?
To stabilize the banking system and restore public confidence
What does ‘Alphabet soup’ refer to in the context of FDR’s New Deal?
The numerous agencies created during the New Deal, often abbreviated
Name three agencies included in the ‘Alphabet soup’ of the New Deal.
- FCA (Farm Credit Administration)
- HOLC (Home Owners’ Loan Corporation)
- CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps)
What is the difference between ‘Prime the pump’ and ‘Rugged individualism’?
‘Prime the pump’ supports government intervention to stimulate the economy, while ‘Rugged individualism’ emphasizes self-reliance and minimal government assistance
What significant legislation was passed in 1935 to provide financial support to the elderly and unemployed?
Social Security Act
What term describes the makeshift shantytowns that arose during the Great Depression?
Hooverville
What does a ‘run on banks’ refer to?
A situation where a large number of people withdraw their deposits simultaneously
What were FDR’s ‘Fireside Chats’?
Radio broadcasts by FDR to communicate directly with the American public
What is ‘court packing’ in relation to FDR’s presidency?
FDR’s proposal to expand the Supreme Court to add more justices sympathetic to his policies
