How Successful was the New Deal? (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE History): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0470 & 0977

2 hours10 questions
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4 marks

Roosevelt had to deal with much opposition to the New Deal.

Describe how Roosevelt reacted to the Supreme Court decisions of 1935 and 1936 about the New Deal.

2
4 marks

The New Deal did not end unemployment in the United States.

How did the Second World War help the American economy?

1
10 marks

The New Deal did not end unemployment in the United States.

Which did more to end the Depression: the New Deal or the Second World War? Explain your answer.

2
6 marks

The New Deal was not popular with everybody.

Why did the US Supreme Court rule against parts of the New Deal?

3
6 marks

Why did Roosevelt do so much in the 'Hundred Days' of 1933?

4
10 marks

'The main reason why there was opposition to the New Deal was because it interfered with business.' How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

1
15 marks

Write an account of the measures taken by Roosevelt to help the unemployed.

2
25 marks

Discuss the impact of the Second New Deal.

3
15 marks

Write an account of the Second New Deal.

4
25 marks

Discuss the extent to which the New Deal solved the problem of unemployment in the USA.