7 The New Deal 1 How bad was the economic misery in the U S at this point in terms of unemployment foreclosures and bank failures a Unemployment was 25 b Thousands of banks closing c Houses being repossessed 2 Who did the Republicans nominate for president in the 1932 election a Herbert Hoover 3 Who did the Democrats nominate a Franklin D Roosevelt 4 What were this man s political qualifications or experience a Governor of New York 5 Where did the phrase New Deal originate a In FDR s acceptance speech for Democratic nomination 6 What did this phrase ultimately signify a Hope for the American People 7 What were the results of the 1932 election a FDR won by a landslide 8 What are TWO reasons why this election is significant a Put FDR in the White House so he could change the government b He attracted New voters that brought together people who had never been together before 9 How many and which elections did FDR win How long did he actually serve as president a 12 years b 1932 1936 1940 1944 10 How long did the New Deal last a 5 years 11 Why was it comparatively short 12 Did it end the Depression a no a Political opposition couldn t get any more legislative acts because of democratic 13 What was the overall impact of the New Deal a Millions able to coop better and stopped it from getting worse 14 When did full recovery from the Depression finally arrive a World War II 15 What are FOUR ways it changed the American government and people a Basis of federal welfare and regulatory state b Enhanced power of the federal government compared to the state government c Established the presidency as the preeminent center of authority d Raised expectations that the federal government can solve crisis 16 What was the response of the federal government to the Mississippi River flood of 1927 a Almost nothing 17 Who was president at that point What did this man believe about the role of the federal government a Coolidge b No business in getting involved 18 What was the common response of many Americans to this man s attitude a No one was surprised 19 What was the common response of many Americans who suffered from the damage of Hurricane Katrina in 2006 a People expect the government to help and be there 20 How did this change of expectation happen a By the great depression