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Which of the following did Townsend advocate for and include in the Social Security Act of 1935?

A
financial assistance for people with physical disabilities
B
the creation of a sales tax to fund stipends of retirees
C
monthly financial assistance for retired Americans
D
requirements for the spending of stipends within the US
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Which of the following became common after the 1933 National Industry Recovery Act was no longer in effect?

A
Union members interrogated and blacklisted employers.
B
Employers had problems finding workers because of low pay.
C
Union members pressured employers for higher pay.
D
Employers interrogated and blacklisted union members.
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What was the purpose of the Wagner Act in 1935?

A
to give workers the rights to form unions
B
to provide work training to youths
C
to document the country’s historic resources
D
to sponsor community theaters
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Study the graph.Which best reflects the data provided for African Americans' unemployment rates during this period?

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A
African Americans experienced higher unemployment rates than white Americans, even after the New Deal.
B
The New Deal removed the unemployment gap between African Americans and white Americans by 1939.
C
African Americans saw no improvement in their unemployment rates during the New Deal era, as they remained the same.
D
The New Deal's programs helped all groups, so by 1939, unemployment rates were the same for all races.
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Study the graph.Which best explains the uneven impact of the New Deal on ethnic minorities?

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A
The New Deal programs mainly helped white Americans in cities, leaving fewer jobs for minorities in rural areas.
B
The New Deal's efforts resulted in fewer jobs for non-White ethnic groups, reflecting the racial inequalities of the time.
C
The New Deal provided jobs fairly to everyone, based on the population size of their communities.
D
Ethnic minorities did not participate in New Deal programs because of language and cultural differences, so they got fewer jobs.
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Which of the following reforms in the Second New Deal helped millions of retired Americans with financial difficulties?

A
the Works Progress Administration
B
the National Industry Recovery Act of 1933
C
the Social Security Act of 1935
D
the National Labor Relations Board
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How did the Second New Deal create a legal process to oversee the process of union certification?

A
through the passage of the 1935 National Labor Relations Act
B
through the passage of the 1935 Social Security Act
C
through the establishment of the Works Progress Administration
D
through the establishment of the Federal Writers Project
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Which of the following programs in the Second New Deal provided part-time work to young people?

A
the National Labor Relations Board
B
the Works Progress Administration
C
the Social Security Administration
D
the Townsend Plan
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In 1933, the Supreme Court struck down the National Industry Recovery Act, leaving workers

A
with a variety of New Deal legislation to protect their rights.
B
free to organize union activities without interference from employers.
C
with no legal protection from unfair employment practices.
D
without anyone in the government looking out for their interests.

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