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- Which group opposed FDR and his programs because they believed he he did not go far enough and the government should be given more control.
- Which politician designed the "Share the Wealth" plan, which aimed to heavily tax the wealthy and provide every American a minimum income of $2,500?
- Which politician wanted the government to pay each person over 60 yrs old a $200 monthly pension?
- Which politician suggested the government increase inflation and abolish the Federal Reserve System that regulates the nation's banks?
- In the Election of 1936, who won by more than 11 million votes?
- Which politician ran against Roosevelt in the election of 1936?
- What term is used to describe a slump in business that is considered less serious than a full depression?
- True or False: Roosevelts attempt to pack the court had a postive impact on his reputation and the New Deal.
- In many countries the Depression led to the replacement of democratic government by _________________.
- Which New Deal legislation closed all banks temporarily?
- What was the outcome of the Senate denying the bill to give the veterans their life insurance bonus?
- How did Roosevelt communicate with the country during his presidency?
- Which New Deal philosophy promoted promoted farm relief and inflation (increase of money supply beyond backing)?
- True or False: Many people belived the troubles of the 1930s was Gods judgement because of the sins of the 20s.
- Which New Deal legislation paid farmers to destroy crops and products?
- Which New Deal program provided jobs for unemployed young men?
- 12.20,000 men known as "the bonus army" camped at the capital hoping Senate would approve a bill to give them money. Which president was critized when this protest turned violent, killing many verterans?
- Which New Deal philosophy promoted the idea that government planning should fight waste, and greed by limiting free enterprise.
- What was the purpose of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (R.F.C.)?
- What did people use as a symbol of their financial suffering during the Great Depression?