Roosevelt and the New Deal

• What was the primary focus of Roosevelt's 'New Deal'?

  To provide relief to victims of the Depression and encourage economic recovery
• Why was Roosevelt determined to help ordinary Americans during the Depression?

  Because they faced unemployment and poverty
• What did Roosevelt believe was necessary to prevent another Depression like the one in the 1930s?

  The entire economic system would have to be changed
• What were the three main objectives Roosevelt aimed to achieve with the New Deal?

  • Provide relief to those affected by the Depression
  • Encourage economic recovery
  • Reform the economic system to prevent future depressions
• What significant legislation did Roosevelt introduce to stabilize banks?

  The Emergency Banking Act
• What was the purpose of the four-day bank holiday initiated by the Emergency Banking Act?

  To inspect banks and ensure only sound banks could reopen
• What was the effect of banks reopening after the inspections?

  People could deposit money and banks could lend money to businesses
• What was the purpose of the pay cuts introduced by Roosevelt for government workers and armed forces?

  To save nearly $1 billion
• What was the significance of the Beer Act introduced by FDR?

  It legalized the production and sale of alcohol, raising government revenue through taxation
• What were the broader impacts of the New Deal on American society?

  • Provided relief to millions affected by the Great Depression
  • Stimulated economic recovery through various programs
  • Established a precedent for federal government intervention in the economy
• What were Roosevelt's 3 r's?


  Relief, Recovery, Reform