Civil Rights Depth Study New Deal: African Americans

Who became Special adviser on the economic status of negro & when ?

Robert Weaver

What did Weavers appointment lead to?

his appointment lead to grants of $45 million to build schools, hospitals & homes for African Americans,

How many AA were taught to read & write under education programs?

1 million

Who was first African American appointed as discreet court federal judge by Roosevelt?

- Roosevelt appointed William Hastie

How did Eleanor Roosevelt support African Americans?

Eleanor Roosevelt supported African American organisations & openly disapproved of segregation.

How many African Americans did the Works progress administration?

WPA was appointing approximately 350,000 annually AA - 15% of workforce.

What did the CCC do for AAs?

3% - 11% rise but still segregated.

What were the disadvantages of the Social Security Act for African Americans?

did not apply to the ass of sharecroppers in the south

Disadvantages of NRA?

- offered whites first jobs & authorities separate & lower pay for black. NRA excluded agricultural workers & 3/5 blacks received no direct benefit from the programe

How many Was did Roosevelt appoint

45 - nicknamed the black cabinet

Why was the AAA bad for African Americans?

they reduced land which black hit hard as 40% made thier livings as sharecroppers & farmers. - forced more than 100,000 blacks forced off land.