The New Deal Era
This worksheet explores the New Deal, a series of programs and reforms implemented in the United States during the Great Depression.
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The New Deal Era
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Who was the U.S. President who introduced the New Deal?
Herbert Hoover
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
2. What was the main goal of the New Deal programs?
To expand U.S. territory
To end World War II
To provide relief, recovery, and reform
To establish a monarchy
3. Which of the following New Deal programs provided jobs for young men in conservation projects?
Social Security Act
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
4. The New Deal was a response to the economic crisis known as the .
5. The provided a safety net for the elderly, unemployed, and disabled.
6. The New Deal introduced many government that aimed to stabilize the economy.
7. The New Deal completely ended the Great Depression.
True
False
8. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) built dams and power plants to bring electricity to rural areas.
True
False
9. Briefly explain the 'Three R's' of the New Deal.
Examine the image of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
10. How do you think President Roosevelt's leadership during the Great Depression and the implementation of the New Deal impacted the American public's trust in government?