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In fireside chats and public addresses, President Roosevelt connected freedom with:


A) economic security.
B) cuts in government spending.
C) Keynesian economic theory.
D) economic inequality.
E) laissez-faire economics.

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Which of the following Second New Deal measures came closest to meeting the demands of the Congress of Industrial Organizations for workplace democracy?


A) Social Security.
B) Federal Housing Administration.
C) The Wagner Act.
D) The Works Progress Administration.
E) The Security and Exchange Commission.

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Which of the following statements best assesses the fate of feminism during the New Deal?


A) Eleanor Roosevelt's leadership helped bring about a revival of organized feminism.
B) Since women in domestic service were less often fired than blue-collar male workers, feminists earned much public sympathy.
C) Given the broad consensus that the job claims of male providers superseded women's, organized feminism essentially disappeared.
D) The sense of failure men experienced in the workplace prompted many of them to turn to women and feminists for leadership.
E) The women-friendly policies of the WPA, CCC, and CWA gave women's claim for equal pay a boost.

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At the end of the 1930s, the New Deal lost support among southern Democrats who feared continuing federal intervention might upset race relations in the South.

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How did the definition of freedom change over the course of the New Deal? Explain and analyze how Roosevelt believed that economic security was a political condition of personal freedom.

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In the past, Depressions had hurt the labor movement; however, labor made great strides during the New Deal.

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Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Civil liberties

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Civil liberties are the basic rights and freedoms that are guaranteed to individuals by the Constitution and other laws, such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly. These liberties are essential for maintaining a free and democratic society, as they protect individuals from government overreach and ensure that all citizens have the right to express themselves and participate in the political process. Throughout history, civil liberties have been at the center of many important social and political movements, such as the civil rights movement in the United States and the struggle for women's suffrage. These movements have helped to expand and protect civil liberties for all citizens, and have played a crucial role in shaping the modern concept of individual rights and freedoms. In times of crisis, such as war or national security threats, civil liberties have often been challenged, leading to important legal and political debates about the balance between security and freedom. Overall, civil liberties have been a driving force for progress and equality, and continue to be a cornerstone of democratic societies around the world.

The Second New Deal:


A) focused on economic security.
B) focused on economic relief.
C) focused on business recovery.
D) focused on civil liberties.
E) included no new taxes.

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Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -First Hundred Days

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The tactic used by the United Auto Workers in its attempt to gain bargaining rights with General Motors was the sit-down strike.

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The CIO welcomed black members and advocated the passage of anti-lynching laws and the return of voting rights to southern blacks.

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Even though there were no significant gains made in civil rights during the 1930s, there seemed to be an optimistic view among the black community. African-Americans were able to find help in the 1930s through the hope they viewed in the Roosevelt administration, their inclusion within the Congress of Industrial Organizations, and the Popular Front. Write an essay that elaborates on these three pillars, and discuss what each offered to the African-American community.

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Match the person or term with the with the correct description. -Mary McLeod Bethune


A) end poverty in California
B) black educator
C) Secretary of the Interior
D) CIO
E) Commissioner of Indian Affairs
F) Secretary of Labor
G) Popular Front dancer
H) Republican presidential candidate
I) Court-packing plan
J) wrote about migrant workers
K) "Share Our Wealth" movement
L) organized a Marian Anderson concert

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Which statement about the Social Security Act is FALSE?


A) It included aid to families with dependent children.
B) It was original in its concept and design.
C) Congress dropped the provision for national health insurance from the original bill.
D) It created a system of unemployment insurance.
E) Its coverage excluded most blacks from the program.

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By 1935, the New Deal:


A) had ended the Depression.
B) had the full support of the Supreme Court.
C) was validated in the United States v. Butler decision.
D) faced mounting pressures and criticism.
E) was declared unconstitutional.

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Describe how the Columbia River project reflected broader changes in American life and thought during the New Deal of the 1930s.

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After the court packing attempt, how did the change in the jurisprudence of the United States Supreme Court affect American life?


A) Changing sentiments in the United States Supreme Court led to the erosion of the Wagner Act.
B) The newfound resolve of the United States Supreme Court meant a restoration of the National Recovery Act.
C) The new lineup in the United States meant that Roosevelt had to abandon plans for universal health care.
D) The new political climate in the United States Supreme Court meant that a federal child labor ban could stand constitutional muster.
E) A chastised Supreme Court began to focus on securing constitutional protections for a burgeoning civil rights movement.

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Match the person or term with the with the correct description. -Scottsboro case


A) investigated disloyalty
B) hydroelectric project
C) International Labor Defense
D) radio address
E) large and active government
F) drought-struck area around Oklahoma and Texas
G) Roosevelt's first action
H) recognized labor unions
I) communists
J) minimum retirement program
K) blue eagle
L) relief for young men

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The first thing that Roosevelt attended to as president was the:


A) housing crisis.
B) farming crisis.
C) banking crisis.
D) unemployment crisis.
E) tariff crisis.

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Which two New Deal programs did the Supreme Court rule unconstitutional?


A) Securities and Exchange Commission and Public Works Administration.
B) National Recovery Administration and Civilian Conservation Corps.
C) Glass-Steagall Act and Agricultural Adjustment Act.
D) Fair Labor Standards Act and National Recovery Administration.
E) Agricultural Adjustment Act and National Recovery Administration.

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