Great Depression — definition?
Severe US economic collapse after 1929.
New Deal — role?
FDR’s domestic programs to combat depression.
Laissez-faire capitalism — function?
Minimal government intervention in markets.
First New Deal — focus?
Relief, Recovery, Reform (3 Rs).
Relief — purpose?
Direct aid and jobs for the unemployed.
Recovery — goal?
Restart agriculture and industry output.
Reform — aim?
Fix financial system and prevent future depressions.
Fireside Chats — purpose?
Build public trust through radio broadcasts.
Second New Deal — shift?
Long-term social security and reforms.
WPA — employment?
Employed over 8 million Americans.
Wagner Act — guarantees?
Workers’ right to unionize and bargain.
Social Security Act — components?
Pensions, unemployment insurance, aid.
Court-Packing Scheme — aim?
Add judges to influence Supreme Court.
Opposition — Huey Long’s plan?
Share Our Wealth: tax rich, aid poor.
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