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The New Deal

Revise The New Deal in America 1920-1973 for GCSE History with 10 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This is a high-frequency exam topic, so students should expect to explain it clearly under timed conditions.

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Setting the Scene

Introduction2

Understanding the Three Rs

Deep Dive3

The Key Alphabet Agencies — Know These!

Key Facts4

FDR's New Deal Agencies

Diagram5

Why Did This Happen?

Causation6

Key Terms

Definitions7

Common Misconceptions

Misconceptions8

Memory Aid

Memory Aid9

Exam Connection

Exam Focus10

Exam Tips

Exam Tips11

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Sample Flashcards

What does CCC stand for?
Civilian Conservation Corps — jobs for young men, 2.5 million employed
What does WPA stand for?
Works Progress Administration — 8 million employed building infrastructure

Sample Questions

How many young men were employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?

  • A. 500,000
  • B. 1 million
  • C. 2.5 million
  • D. 8 million
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Which New Deal agency was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 1935?

  • A. CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps)
  • B. NRA (National Recovery Administration)
  • C. TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)
  • D. WPA (Works Progress Administration)
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