TGD- FDR &'d The New Deal

1. Who was FDR?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was s democrat that was elected four times, what attracted the peoples attention was his "can-do" attitude.

2.Who were FDR's carefully picked advisers, and why were they mportant to the president?

The "Brain Trust" was made up of proffesors,lawyers, and journalists. They were the people that helped the president strategize policies to combat the Great Depression.

3.What was The New Deal?
A name given to policies trying to aleviate the problems of the Great Depression.
4.What 3 goals did the New Deal attempt to adress?

• Relief for the needy (give food, jobs,clothing etc. to needy)
• Economic Recovery
• Financial Reform ( fixing banks and stock market)

5. What was the first action FDR took as  president?

He declared a bank holiday and closed all the banks to prevent further withdrawals.