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Great Depression & New Deal: Historic Events 4

Textbook: 650 - 683
Barrons: 289 - 314

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roots of the Depressionit means "the cause" of the Great Depression
rugged individualismit means "the will to survive"
Schecter Poultry Corp v. US (1935)Supreme Court declares part of FDRs New Deal UNconstitutional - (National Labor Recovery Act)
SECit stands for the Securities & Exchange Commission
Social Security SystemGovt. program started in 1930s - provides unemployment insurance, aid for dependents (children), pensions (money $ $ $) for retired folks
Tennessee Valley Authoritya New Deal program: create jobs, put people back to work; dams & hydroelectric plants are built on the Tennessee River, flooding is controlled, lakes created for recreational activities
Third Term issueit raises the Question: How long should 1 person be President, even if the people would vote for him/her ... takes into account: person's health, idea of possible dictatorship
TVAit stands for Tennessee Valley Authority
Wagner ActGovt. says "collective bargaining" is okay - companies caN'T spy on unions, or union activities, protects workers rights to form a union, investigates unfair labor practices by both employers & unions
Wizard of Oza movie made during the 1930s - a form of escapism, talked about human characteristics: weaknesses, strengths & the ability within a person to overcome things
Triboro Bridgebuilt as part of the New Deal - it linked boroughs in NYC together - it still exists today
Works Program Administrationpart of the 2nd New Deal: it created playgrounds, hospitals, & schools


Jim Joyce

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