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America 1933–1945: New Deal and Black Americans Flashcards

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This 10-card flashcard set examines how New Deal programs and policies affected Black Americans during the Great Depression and World War II era (1933–1945). Topics include the WPA, GI Bill, Eleanor Roosevelt's advocacy, the NRA's discriminatory practices, and the Double V campaign. Suited for history review, exam preparation, or classroom discussion in high school and college American history courses.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
History
Grade Level:
12th Grade – College
Updated April 2025

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  • America QCR 2 - 1933-1945 How did the New Deal impact black Americans during the Great Depression?
  • The GI Bill of Rights (1944) provided black veterans with government aid for education and business start-ups, significantly improving their economic opportunities and helping to integrate them into the middle class.
  • America QCR 2 - 1933-1945 How did the Works Progress Administration (WPA) assist black Americans during the New Deal?
  • Eleanor Roosevelt opposed racism and advocated for black Americans' rights. She publicly supported black aviators, faced criticism from the Southern white press, and worked closely with prominent black leaders, including Mary McLeod Bethune, who was part of Roosevelt's 'Black Cabinet'.
  • America QCR 2 - 1933-1945 In what way was the Social Security Act exclusionary to black Americans?
  • Under the NRA, many black workers were misclassified in order to avoid paying minimum wages. This led to widespread resentment, with some black citizens suggesting that NRA stood for "Negroes Roasted Again" or "Negro Removal Act".
  • America QCR 2 - 1933-1945 What was the significance of the 'Double V' campaign during the Second World War?
  • The Wagner-Steagall National Housing Act led to the construction of low-income housing, with black Americans receiving one third of this new accommodation, improving their living conditions to some extent.
  • America QCR 2 - 1933-1945 What was the outcome of A. Philip Randolph's threat regarding discrimination?
  • The Second World War mobilised a significant number of black Americans, increasing their activism and assertiveness as they struggled against discrimination both in the military and civilian life, with many veterans returning determined to assert their rights.

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