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 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!