The New Deal Era

Explore the key programs and impact of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies during the Great Depression.

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NCSS.D2.His.1.6-8NCSS.D2.His.14.6-8New DealGreat DepressionFDRUS HistoryGrade 6

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The New Deal Era Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your notes or textbook if needed.

1. Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt and what major event was happening in the United States when he became president?

Decide if each statement about the New Deal is True or False.

2. The New Deal was a series of programs and reforms designed to help the United States recover from World War II.

True

False

3. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) hired young men to work on environmental projects like building parks and planting trees.

True

False

Complete the sentences using your knowledge of the New Deal.

4. The New Deal aimed to provide Relief, , and Reform.

5. The Administration (PWA) built large-scale public works projects like dams and bridges.

6. Which of the following New Deal programs provided unemployment insurance and pensions for retirees?

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

Social Security Act

Works Progress Administration (WPA)

7. Briefly describe one positive impact and one criticism of the New Deal.