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U.S. History – REGULAR/CP/HONORS
BLIZZARD BAG #1 - THE NEW DEAL
FILL IN THE BLANKS – Directions: Use the notes about the New Deal to fill in the following
blanks.
1. The __________________________ was designed to protect individual bank accounts of
up to $5000 if the bank were to fail.
2. _____________________ would eventually pull the United States out of the Great
Depression.
3. The __________________________ was designed to prevent another stock market
crash by monitoring company activities and regulating the stock market.
4. A ____________________________ was the first thing FDR established on 2/3/1933
when he became the president in order to give Congress time to fix the nation’s
unstable financial system.
5. The _____________________________was passed in Aug. 1935. Through this, the federal
government took responsibility for the basic needs of its citizens. It provided pensions for the
elderly and aid to those injured in industrial accidents. However, it failed to help minorities.
MULTIPLE CHOICE – Directions: For the following questions, circle the letter which provides the
best answer. Each question is worth one point.
6. Which New Deal agency was created to raise crop prices by lowering production?
A. Tennessee Valley Authority
B. Civilian Conservation Corps.
C. The Federal Agriculture Board
D. Agricultural Adjustment Administration
7. Why are Huey Long and Father Charles E. Coughlin referred to as demagogues?
A. They manipulated people with half-truths and scare tactics
B. They called for state ownership of factories and farms
C. They planned, but didn’t receive credit for, most New Deal programs
D. They resorted to bribery in order to pass FDR’s programs
8. Which of the following brought about the greatest opposition to the New Deal?
A. Creation of the Rural Electrification Act of 1935
B. The Social Security system
C. FDR’s attempt to pack the Supreme Court
D. Government funding of the arts
9. Which New Deal agency was created to put men to work on environmental projects such as planting
trees and building parks?
A. Tennessee Valley Authority
B. Civilian Conservation Corps.
C. The Federal Agriculture Board
D. Agricultural Adjustment Administration
SHORT ANSWER AND LISTING – Directions: Answer the following questions as directed. Points will
vary according to the question.
10. Discuss Franklin Roosevelt’s background. Make sure to mention at least three things about him.
Be sure to WRITE IN A PARAGRAPH AND IN COMPLETE SENTENCES!! (3 points)
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