The Impact of the Alphabet Agencies during the Great Depression & New Deal

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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The Impact of the Alphabet Agencies during the Great Depression & New Deal

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Alphabet Agencies

Source A: A government brochure from 1935 describing the New Deal programs

'The New Deal introduced a series of programs to provide relief, recovery, and reform. Agencies such as the CCC, WPA, and FDIC were created to tackle unemployment, stabilize the economy, and reform financial systems.' Provenance: Official government publication from 1935.

1.
Outline the main aims of the Alphabet Agencies introduced during the New Deal. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purposes of the CCC and the FDIC based on Source A and your knowledge. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of the Great Depression Leading to the New Deal

Source B: Excerpt from a historian's analysis

'The stock market crash of 1929 was a catalyst that exposed underlying weaknesses in the American economy, including overproduction, high tariffs, and banking failures.' Provenance: Academic historian's book published in 2000.

1.
Explain how the stock market crash of 1929 contributed to the Great Depression. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the reasons identified by the historian that caused the Great Depression. How do these reasons justify the need for the New Deal? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Different Agencies and Their Effects

Source C: A report from the WPA (Works Progress Administration)

'The WPA created millions of jobs, built infrastructure, and supported artists and writers, helping to reduce unemployment and boost morale.' Provenance: Official WPA report from 1938.

1.
Compare the social and economic effects of the WPA with those of the AAA (Agricultural Adjustment Act). (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how the agencies like the WPA affected American society during the 1930s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Long-term Consequences of the New Deal

Source D: A modern historian's view

'The New Deal transformed the role of the federal government, establishing a safety net that still influences American politics today.' Provenance: Academic analysis published in 2010.

1.
Outline the long-term political and social consequences of the New Deal. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the New Deal's policies helped to shape modern America. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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