Which of the following did the New Deal fail to accomplish?
A. It failed to subsidize mortgages.
B. It failed to end the Great Depression.
C. It failed to develop a Good Neighbor Policy.
D. It failed to reduce unemployment.
B. It failed to end the Great Depression.
Which of the following was most likely an effect of the Dust Bowl?
A. California developed millions of acres of new farmland.
B. The New Deal provided irrigation for the drought areas.
C. Oakies started down Route 66 toward possible work.
D. More of the New Deal legislation went toward the West to help rebuild.
C. Oakies started down Route 66 toward possible work.
For the purpose of assisting the States in the administration of their unemployment compensation laws, there is hereby authorized to be appropriated, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1936, the sum of $4,000,000, and for each fiscal year thereafter the sum of $49,000,000, to be used as hereinafter provided.
-- Social Security Administration
Use the text to answer the question.
What goal of the New Deal does this excerpt suggest was an important part of the Social Security Administration’s efforts?
A. the goal of helping those who are in the process of looking for work
B. the goal of setting up pension funds for those with union jobs
C. the goal of paying those who lost money during the Great Depression
D. the goal of ensuring that all banks have financial security to cover depositors’ money
A. the goal of helping those who are in the process of looking for work
Which of the following best summarizes Hoover’s and Roosevelt’s policies?
A. Hoover was most concerned about stabilizing the banks, while Roosevelt chose to provide jobs.
B. Hoover believed in providing public works and welfare, while Roosevelt wanted the people to find jobs for themselves.
C. Hoover did not believe government should interfere with the people’s lives, while Roosevelt provided relief and reform directly to the public.
D. Hoover wanted to reform the economy starting with the people, while Roosevelt wanted to reform the economy starting with big business.