3.5 The Legacy of the New Deal

The Legacy of the New Deal

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Recall from our last class - what was the purpose of the New Deal programs?

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Go to this link and find one of the New Deal programs that we did not look at together. Post the program's name, what it did, and if you think it was a good idea or not.

https://www.albert.io/blog/ultimate-ap-us-history-new-deal-programs-list/ 

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Why do you think the New Deal programs were significant in shaping American society during the Great Depression?

Multiple Choice

Do you think the economy will continue improve after FDR launched his New Deal programs?

• Yes, absolutely

• It got better but didn't get totally fixed

• No, it took much longer to improve

Poll

Do you think FDR will win reelection in 1936?

• Absolutely!

• Not a chance

Draw

Who wins the 1936 election? Circle the winner. 

Multiple Select

Which of the following were reasons the Supreme Court challenged FDR's New Deal programs?

• They believed the programs were unconstitutional

• They thought FDR was assuming too much authority

• They wanted to support the Great Depression relief efforts

• They felt the programs were overstepping presidential power

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of FDR's court packing plan proposed in 1937?

• To speed up the court's ability to handle cases

• To weaken the power of opposing justices

• To add six more justices to the Supreme Court

• To remove justices over the age of seventy

Fill in the Blanks

The Roosevelt Recession began in the year

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Multiple Choice

What was the main economic consequence of the Roosevelt Recession of 1937-1938?

• Industrial production declined almost 30 percent and unemployment rose again.

• The stock market reached an all-time high.

• The government reduced its spending on public works.

• Exports increased dramatically.

Draw

Circle when the Roosevelt Recession occurs. What is the highest unemployment rate percentage during the Great Depression? 

Multiple Select

Which of the following were weaknesses of the New Deal in addressing inequalities for African Americans?

• The Agricultural Adjustment Act drove many African American farmers from the land.

• African Americans were less likely to work in industrial jobs and were often the first fired.

• The Social Security Act did not provide old-age pensions for farm and domestic workers.

• The New Deal provided equal job opportunities for all races.

Poll

Overall, how would you judge the effectiveness of the New Deal based on its impact and legacy?

• I think they did more good for most people

• I think it did some good but could have done more

• I think it did not help people enough

• I think it created way too much debt and government involvement