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BELLWORK. What was the New Deal? What was the difference between the PWA and the CCC? What is the FDIC? What was the TVA? What are fireside chats? (pg. 459) THINKER: In your opinion, was the New Deal successful? Why or why not?. BELLWORK – pd. 7. What was the New Deal?
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BELLWORK • What was the New Deal? • What was the difference between the PWA and the CCC? • What is the FDIC? • What was the TVA? • What are fireside chats? (pg. 459) • THINKER: In your opinion, was the New Deal successful? Why or why not?
BELLWORK – pd. 7 • What was the New Deal? • What was the difference between the PWA and the CCC? • What is the FDIC? • What was the TVA? • What was the AAA? • THINKER: What are some characteristics of New Deal photography?
First Hundred Days • When Roosevelt was elected, he implemented a series of new programs in the “first hundred days” of the administration, in which he met with Congress for 100 days. • During those 100 days of law making, Roosevelt passed policies of bank reform, economic growth, women’s rights, & business/farm programs. • Ever since, Presidents have been compared against FDR for what they accomplish in their first 100 days.
First 100 days: FDR vs. Obama • You are now going to compare the “first hundred days” of FDR and Obama’s presidencies. • With a partner, one person will read about FDR’s legislation and the other will read about Obama’s. • In a Venn diagram, you will list their similarities and differences. • Be ready to discuss!
New Deal Opposition • Although the New Deal was very successful, FDR’s programs faced some opposition. • You will read pages 465-469 and complete the graphic organizer. • Explain why each person/group opposed FDR’s New Deal legislation.
Unit 5 Review Game: Slate & Race • A question will appear on the board and you must race to answer it. • You may use your notes and book. • Once you write the answer on your slate, hold it up so I can check it. • First five CORRECT responses will get a point. • Top two teams get 5 points of extra credit on their test!
In the 1920’s, people used ___________ to purchase items they normally could not afford. • CREDIT
The Dust Bowl was a combination of which two factors? • Drought and Bad Farming Practices
Why did conservatives criticize the New Deal? • It was too involved in private businesses
What event caused FDR to get the most opposition? • His attempt to “pack” the Supreme Court
What program did President Hoover create to stabilize banks with government aide? • RFC (Reconstruction Finance Corporation)
Which New Deal program gave men environmental jobs? • CCC – Civilian Conservation Corps
Which law was passed to eliminate fraud in the stock market? • Truth-in-Securities Act
Making high risk investments in the hopes of large returns. • Speculation
This high import tax encouraged U.S. citizens to “buy American” and protect U.S. products from foreign competition. • Hawley-Smoot Tariff
Who appealed to people’s prejudice and opposed FDR for not changing America’s financial system? • Father Coughlin
Which law prohibited banks from investing in the stock market? • Glass-Stegall Banking Act
Which group opposed the New Deal because it caused farmers to become homeless and unemployed? • Southern Tenant Farmers’ Union (STFU)
List three of President Hoover’s ideas on government. • Prosperity starts at the top and trickles down, state/local governments should handle relief, government should have minimal involvement in business
This is when you purchase a stock with a portion of your own money, while the rest is borrowed or loaned. • Buying on margin
TIE-BREAKER • FDR’s New Deal Legislation was characterized by relief, recovery, and reform. • List one program from each category!