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Goals and Policies of the New Deal Answers

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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) benefited the Tennessee Valley region because it helped

A
build new houses.
B
develop infrastructure.
C
fund new businesses.
D
regulate electricity.
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The New Deal involved laws and programs that aimed to

A
solve the problems of the Depression.
B
reduce corporate power over the government.
C
improve income equality across the country.
D
move the Depression into a recession.
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What is the main purpose of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)?

A
to reduce the number of bank runs
B
to secure money placed in banks
C
to force failing banks to close
D
to support recovery among banks
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What changes occurred as a result of the New Deal? Check all that apply.banking regulationsfinancial equalityimproved infrastructurepoverty reliefhealth care for everyone

A
banking regulations
B
financial equality
C
improved infrastructure
D
poverty relief
E
health care for everyone
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Which of the following describes a responsibility of the FDIC?

A
to regulate trade on the stock market
B
to limit the losses of bank account holders
C
to reduce the risk of investing in stocks
D
to monitor whether corporations follow the law
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Which statement summarizes the effects of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)?

A
The WPA brought international artists to the country.
B
The WPA made unemployment payments.
C
The WPA created jobs for the unemployed.
D
The WPA helped construct the national highway system.
7

Which statement about the New Deal is correct?

A
It ended after the start of World War II.
B
It had no long-term effect on the country.
C
It was unable to end the Depression.
D
It delayed US entry into World War II.
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The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) provided relief to Americans by

A
helping to reduce flooding on farms.
B
bringing electricity to the Southeast.
C
teaching people to recycle to save money.
D
creating jobs that gave young men food and shelter.
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What rights did the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) grant workers? Check all that apply.

A
the right to bargain as a group
B
the right to have health insurance
C
the right to form unions
D
the right to have vacation time
E
the right to go on strike
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The New Deal ended because

A
strong opposition to its programs had grown.
B
the economy had recovered.
C
all its laws had been deemed unconstitutional.
D
wartime military growth had reduced unemployment.

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