Elaina Evert: US History 2: Unit 3

What was Roosevelt’s approach to the Great Depression?

He created three new programs.

What were the three new programs that FDR made?

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Home Owners Loan Corporation (HOLC), and the Agriculture Adjustment Act.

What was the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?

It was a program that guaranteed bank deposits and to maintain public confidence in the nations finance and bank systems.

When was the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation created?

In 1933.

What was the Home Owners Corporation?

It was a program that helped homeowners by refinancing mortgages.

When was the Home Owners Loan Corporation created?

In 1933.

What was the Agricultural Adjustment Act?

A program where the government paid farmers to destroy already existing crops to create scarcity (government-subsidized scarcity) in return for payment. The act was later declared unconstitutional in 1936 since it severely backfired and was wasteful.

When was the Agricultural Adjustment Act created?

In 1933.

What segments of society benefited from the First New Deal measures?

The Tennessee Valley Authority, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and the Public Works Administration.

What was the Tennessee Valley Authority?

A policy that benefited rural Americans because it built hydroelectric dams that brought electricity to rural areas.

When was the Tennessee Valley Authority created?

In 1933.

What was the Civilian Conservations Corps?

A program that steered relief towards environmental projects and benefited impoverished, and unemployed young people.

When was the Civilian Conservation Corps created?

In 1933.

What was the Public Works Administration?

A program that employees people to build dams and bridges and benefited unemployed Americans.

When was the Public Works Administration created?

In 1933.

Why did FDR need a second deal?

Because the first deal had limited effectiveness (slow), critics were demanding change because the first new deal only helped the wealthy, and because FDR wanted to strengthen his chances of re-election in 1936.

How was the second new deal different from the first?

Its different because there was a lot more relief spending in FDR’s programs which allowed for more direct relief for the people.

What did the Works Progress Administration do?

It created jobs like building schools, hospitals, and jobs for artists.

When was the Works Progress Administration?

In 1935.

What was the Wagner Act?

Also known as the Nation Relations Act, it was when the government supported workers’ right to bargain through labor unions (this protects workers).

When was the Wagner Act created?

In 1935.

What was the Social Security Act?

A plan for old age pensions (this helps older retired workers).

When was the Social Security Act created?

In 1935.

What was the Dust Bowl?

When the Great Plains experienced a drought (1930-1941). Oklahoma experience a net population loss during the 1930s from migration to other parts of the U.S. (18.4% decrease in population size).

Who was Huey Long?

A Louisiana governor from 1928-1932, and a U.S. senator from 1932-1935, and he created the Share Our Wealth Campaign.

What was the Share Our Wealth Campaign?

The idea that family wealth should be guaranteed at no less than 5,000 (wasn’t very practical).

Who was Charles Coughlin?

A Catholic priest from Detroit that put together the National Union for Social Justice (1934-1937).

Why were Huey Long and Charles Coughlin popular?

Because they were a nation-wide voice (not local), and used the radio to spread their voice and ideas.