Webquest Homework

The Great Depression

FDR and The New Deal

Use this video link and  to answer the following questions.

1. Explain what is meant by Roosevelt’s first 100 day.

2. New Deal legislation was divided into three categories, relief, recovery and reform. Describe the purpose of each type of law.

3. What was the purpose and effect of the FDIC? You may use the chart below to help you.

4. What was the effect of the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and the FDIC on the American people?

5. What were the fireside chats? What effect did they have on Americans?

6. What was the CCC? How did it help Americans? Which category did it fall under (relief, recovery or reform)?

7. What was the purpose of Federal Emergency Relief Administration? How did it help Americans? Which category did it fall under (relief, recovery or reform)?

8. What was the purpose of the CWA? How did it help Americans? Which category did it fall under (relief, recovery or reform)?

9. What was the NIRA? How did it help Americans? Which category did it fall under (relief, recovery or reform)?

10. What was the TVA? How did it help Americans? Which category did it fall under (relief, recovery or reform)?

11. What was the AAA? How did it help Americans? Which category did it fall under (relief, recovery or reform)?

12. Describe the criticism Roosevelt faced over the New Deal.

13. How did the Supreme Court interpret New Deal legislation?

14. Describe the idea and purpose of Roosevelt's court packing plan.

15. Use the political cartoon below and answer the question in Analyzing Political Cartoons.