The New Deal Era
This worksheet explores the key programs, policies, and impact of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal on American society 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. This worksheet covers topics related to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies during the Great Depression.
1. What was the primary goal of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs?
To expand American imperialism abroad.
To provide relief, recovery, and reform from the Great Depression.
To establish a communist economic system in the United States.
To reduce government intervention in the economy.
2. Which New Deal program was responsible for building public works projects like roads, bridges, and dams, providing jobs for millions?
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Social Security Act (SSA)
3. The was a series of programs and reforms implemented in the United States between 1933 and 1939.
4. The New Deal aimed to address the problems of the , which had left millions unemployed and impoverished.
5. The provided unemployment insurance, old-age pensions, and aid to the disabled and dependent children.
6. The New Deal successfully ended the Great Depression immediately.
True
False
7. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was a New Deal program that brought electricity to rural areas.
True
False
8. Briefly explain the concept of the "three R's" of the New Deal.
Match each New Deal program with its primary function.
9. CCC
a. Regulated the stock market
10. AAA
b. Provided jobs for young men in conservation projects
11. SEC
c. Paid farmers to reduce crop production