Relief- help poor and unemployed to survive, Recover- get economy on track again, Reform-put provisions in place to stop another depression
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What did Roosevelt do during the 100 days?
Introduced alphabet agencies, stopped prohibition- allowed people to drink, banking crisis- closed all banks for 10 days only banks with assets were reopened, fireside chats- broadcasts his plans on radio
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Name 3 alphabet agencies and what they do
Civilian conservation corps- create jobs for men who were hobos or living in hoovervilles, Agricultural adjustment act- increase farm prices and incomes by dropping production levels, Reconstruction Finance corporation- $15 billion into agen
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What were some of the successes of the new deal?
Restored faith, provided USA with semi welfare, Stabilized banking and cut business failures, provided work for millions
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What were some of the disadvantages?
Gave too much power to president and govt, welfare put too much pressure on tax payers, agencies discriminated against blacks, only short term solutions
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Name 2 of the opposition to the New Deal
Francis Townsend, believe it didnt do enough to help elderly, Father Charles Coughlin, said ND didnt do enough to help needy and criticized fireside chats
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What were the three R's?
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Relief- help poor and unemployed to survive, Recover- get economy on track again, Reform-put provisions in place to stop another depression
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