Cards in this guide (11)
What ecologically devastated area of the country became known as the Dust Bowl
The Great Plains were the area affected by the loss of
agricultural land in the 1930s.
The construction of Hoover Dam was the result of what kind of government intervention in the economy
Why did the Tennessee Valley Authority attract so much criticism
it was a power company run by the federal government.
What work rules were authorized by the fair labor standards act
minimum wage, maximum hours
How did Herbert Hoover think volunteerism would help turn the economy around
businesses and individuals would work together t o end the
crisis
What statement best describes Herbert Hoover's first response to the nation's economic crisis
the government should allow the depression to progress
naturally
What benefits did the social security act provide to ensure peoples economic well being
Among other things, the Social Security Act provided pensions
for the elderly and aid for poor mothers.
Which piece of new deal legislation negatively affected Native Americans
The Navajo Livestock Reduction program.
How did Franklin D Roosevelt use the new deal to advance service roles for women in government
by giving women leadership opportunities
The policy of volunteerism called for which of the following
The Public Works Administration (PWA) helped make improvements to what part of the nation's economy