The Second New Deal Answers

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Why did Roosevelt propose the Second New Deal? Check all that apply.

A
Unemployment was still high.
B
He was scared of what change could bring.
C
Many were still living in poverty.
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Prior to Social Security, most Americans received their pensions from

A
the companies and businesses that had employed them.
B
the government.
C
no one.
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Dr. Francis Townsend was an advocate for the Social Security system. What benefits did he believe the program would provide? Check all that apply.

A
Retirees would receive $200 per month to survive.
B
Retirees could save their pensions, shoring up the banking system.
C
Pensioners could retire, freeing up their jobs for younger workers.
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How was social security funded?by workers onlyby companies only✔ by both workers and companies

A
by workers only
B
by companies only
C
✔ by both workers and companies
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What is the biggest challenge facing Social Security today?

A
Americans no longer support the program, but are instead in favor of contributing to 401k accounts.
B
The contributions to the program are increasing as economic conditions improve.
C
Fewer workers are contributing to the program, while the number of retirees is rising.
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According to Roosevelt, what do many young people fear?

A
finding employment
B
retiring
C
changing industry
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In which three areas did the WPA create jobs?

A
arts and culture
B
medicine and health care
C
infrastructure
D
part-time employment for young people
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Check all that apply. The purpose of the NYA was to provide young people

A
training in basic academic skills, like math and reading.
B
jobs skills training.
C
part-time employment.
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The NYA stands for the National Administration.

Answer:

Youth, youth, yuth, youthe

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Check all that apply. The NLRA was created to give workers the right to

A
organize and form unions.
B
bargain collectively.
C
extend union membership to children.
D
go on strike.
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Why did many oppose the New Deal? Check all that apply.

A
It increased taxes on the poorest Americans.
B
It expanded the role of government.
C
It reduced protections for unions and workers.
D
It did little to alleviate unemployment.

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