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Before he was President, how was Herbert Hoover known?
as a great humanitarian
What occurred on "Black Tuesday"?
trading on stock market resulted in losses totaling $14 billion
What were the Bonus Marchets demanding through their demonstrations?
early payment on federal bonds set to mature in 1945
How did General Douglas MacArthur's response to the Bonus Marchers affect the view of the electorate toward President Hoover?
harsh treatment of the veterans confirmed public opinion that Hoover was out of touch with the plight of ordinary Americans
What best describes the direct impact of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) Act of 1932?
loans failed to put more money into the hands of the workers
True or False: Low prices of manufactured goods were a leading contribution to the financial problems emerging in the 1920s.
False
How did FDR campaign?
as a conservative who would balance the budget
Why did FDR refuse to be photographed in a wheelchair?
he did not want to be viewed as weak and physically unfit to run the country
How did New Deal programs respond to the needs of African Americans?
African Americans received more aid than before, though often less than whites
What was Huey Long's "Share Our Wealth" plan?
wealthy's incomes and investments would be limited and given as a guaranteed income to all Americans
Why were Roosevelt's "fireside chats" so popular with the American public?
they allowed the president to connect directly with the American people
What was the purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?
provide work experience for disadvantaged young men
How did FDR's efforts to address unemployment compare with those of Hoover's?
Unlike Hoover, FDR ultimately put people to work directly for the government
What did the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 do to boost American confidence in the banking system?
it created the FDIC to insure bank deposits
True or False: The Tennessee Valley Authority improved roads throughout the South.
False
Why did federal policies in the 30s encourage Mexican immigrants to return to Mexico?
the government wanted to protect the jobs of native-born Americans
