The USA 1919–1948: The People and the State (J410/06) - The 1930s and the New Deal — OCR GCSE History
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The USA 1919–1948: The People and the State (J410/06) - The 1930s and the New Deal explained
This topic covers the Depression and the New Deal response.
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Learn the economic and social effects of the Great Depression, such as mass unemployment, bank failures, homelessness and falling farm incomes, and the government response under Hoover. Study the Presidential election campaigns of 1932, contrasting Hoover and Roosevelt. Then learn Roosevelt's First New Deal: the Hundred Days and the Alphabet Agencies, including the Agricultural Adjustment Agency, Civilian Conservation Corps, Federal Emergency Administration, National Recovery Administration and Tennessee Valley Authority. Cover the Second New Deal, including the Works Progress Administration, Social Security Act, Wagner Act, Resettlement Administration and Farm Security Administration. Finally, examine reactions to, and impact of, the New Deals, including support and opposition.
Your focus
- Describe economic and social effects of the Great Depression and government response
- Identify key measures of the First and Second New Deals
- Explain reactions to, and impact of, the New Deals
The USA 1919–1948: The People and the State (J410/06) - The 1930s and the New Deal exam tips
Marking Points
- Describes economic and social effects of the Great Depression and the government response
- Explains key features of the Presidential election campaigns of 1932
- Identifies First New Deal measures, including the Hundred Days and named Alphabet Agencies
- Identifies Second New Deal measures, including the Works Progress Administration, Social Security Act, Wagner Act, Resettlement Administration and Farm Security Administration
- Explains reactions to, and impact of, the New Deals
Examiner Tips
- 💡Match each named agency to its purpose before selecting an option
- 💡Use the wording of the question to decide whether it asks about causes, measures or impact
- 💡Eliminate options that name an agency from the wrong New Deal phase
Common Mistakes
- Mixes up First and Second New Deal agencies; sort each named agency into the correct phase
- Assumes all Americans welcomed the New Deal; recognise opposition from business and some critics
- Treats the Depression as affecting only cities; include rural and farming hardship
- Confuses the 1932 election with later elections; keep the Hoover–Roosevelt contest distinct