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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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1. Who was the U.S. President who introduced the New Deal?

a

Herbert Hoover

b

Theodore Roosevelt

c

Franklin D. Roosevelt

d

Woodrow Wilson

2. What was the main goal of the New Deal programs?

a

To expand U.S. territory

b

To end World War II

c

To provide relief, recovery, and reform

d

To establish a monarchy

3. Which of the following New Deal programs provided jobs for young men in conservation projects?

a

Social Security Act

b

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

c

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

d

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.

T

True

F

False

8. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) built dams and power plants to bring electricity to rural areas.

T

True

F

False

9. Briefly explain the 'Three R's' of the New Deal.

Examine the image of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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?