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Understanding the Alphabet Agencies of the New Deal

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the vocabulary and concepts related to the Alphabet Agencies established during Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal to combat the Great Depression.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Great Depression & New Deal
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Alphabet Agencies
#Define key vocabulary related to the New Deal's Alphabet Agencies
#Explain the purpose of specific agencies
#Compare different agencies and their roles
#Outline the impact of the Alphabet Agencies on American society

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Understanding the Alphabet Agencies of the New Deal

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Vocabulary and Concepts of the New Deal

The New Deal was a series of programs and agencies established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression. These agencies, known as the Alphabet Agencies, aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform to the American economy and society. Each agency had specific functions, for example, providing jobs, supporting farmers, or regulating the banking system.

Source A: Excerpt from a government report on the New Deal

'The Alphabet Agencies were created to address the various issues caused by the economic downturn. They included the CCC, WPA, NRA, and many others, each targeting different aspects of the economic crisis.' Provenance: Official government document, 1935.

1.
Define the term 'Alphabet Agencies' in the context of the New Deal.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain the main purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the roles of the WPA and the NRA in addressing the economic crisis.
[6 marks]
4.
Outline how the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) contributed to regional development.
[4 marks]
5.
Write a short summary of how the Alphabet Agencies helped Americans during the Great Depression.
[3 marks]
6.
Analyse the impact of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) on banking.
[6 marks]
7.
Compare the goals of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA).
[6 marks]
8.
Outline the significance of the National Recovery Administration (NRA) in the New Deal.
[3 marks]

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