The New Deal Flashcards

(9 cards)

1
Q

FDR’s campaign slogan & recovery plan of 1932

A

The New Deal

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2
Q

“The only thing we have to fear is _____ _______”
-FDR’s Inauguration

A

“Fear itself”

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3
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FDR’s plan to add more justices to the Supreme Court – led to much criticism

A

“Court-Packing” Scheme

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4
Q

FDR’s informal radio talks that showed people he cared about them

A

Fireside Chats

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5
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Nickname of Roosevelt’s top economic advisors, passed many new laws in the first 100 days

A

Brain Trust

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6
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Radio priest who criticized FDR & wanted the govt. to control all banks

A

Father Charles Coughlin

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7
Q

Louisiana senator who wanted to “share our wealth” by taking money from the rich

A

Huey “Kingfish” Long

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8
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FDR critic who wanted the government to give $200 a month to the elderly

A

Dr. Francis Townsend

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9
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To protect the rights of workers to form unions and bargain collectively

A

Wagner Act

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