The Second New Deal and Its Impact

What was the purpose of the Second New Deal launched by Franklin D. Roosevelt?

• To end World War II

• To focus on long-term reform and help everyday workers

• To increase taxes on the wealthy

• To reduce the size of the government

Why were people frustrated with the economy by 1934?

• The stock market was booming

• Everyone had jobs

• Millions were still out of work

• There was too much money in circulation

What did Franklin D. Roosevelt need to support his bold ideas for the Second New Deal?

• More military power

• Bold funding

• New technology

• International support

How did Roosevelt start paying for the new programs?

• By cutting government spending

• By raising taxes on the wealthy and large corporations

• By borrowing money from other countries

• By selling government assets

What was the criticism from the political right regarding Roosevelt's plans?

• They believed the government was not doing enough

• They thought the government was growing too powerful and spending too much

• They wanted more help for the poor

• They supported Roosevelt's plans fully

What did the political left believe about FDR's actions?

• FDR had done too much

• FDR hadn't done enough

• FDR's actions were perfect

• FDR should have reduced taxes

What was the WPA?

• A program to build military bases

• The largest government job program in U.S. history

• A law to protect wildlife

• A new type of transportation system

What did the WPA help people do?

• Build spaceships

• Write books and create art projects

• Develop new technology

• Start new businesses

What was the Wagner Act also known as?

• The National Labor Relations Act

• The Fair Trade Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Environmental Protection Act

What right did the Wagner Act guarantee workers?

• The right to free education

• The right to join labor unions and bargain for better pay

• The right to vote

• The right to free healthcare