Understanding the Three Rs

Part of The New Deal · Section 2 of 13

Deep DiveUnit: America 1920-1973GCSE

This deep dive covers Understanding the Three Rs within The New Deal for GCSE History. Revise The New Deal in America 1920-1973 for GCSE History with 12 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 2 of 13 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

🧠 Understanding the Three Rs

RELIEF — Immediate help for suffering people: jobs programs, food, shelter
RECOVERY — Get the economy working again: stimulate spending and production
REFORM — Prevent future disasters: regulate banks, protect workers

Practice questions for The New Deal

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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Quick recall flashcards

What did the AAA do?
Agricultural Adjustment Administration — paid farmers to reduce production to raise food prices; farm incomes rose 50%
What did the NRA do?
National Recovery Administration — set fair wages, prices, and working conditions through industry codes; 2 million workers covered

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