New Deal Policies and Labor Rights

The video explores the Second New Deal initiated by Roosevelt in 1935, focusing on reforms and relief efforts. Key programs include the Works Progress Administration, which provided jobs through public works, and the Social Security Act, establishing a federal safety net. The National Labor Relations Act strengthened labor rights. The video concludes with the New Deal's legacy, noting it didn't end the Great Depression but reshaped government responsibility and political dynamics.

What was one of the main criticisms of the early New Deal from conservatives?

• It ignored the arts.

• It was too focused on rural areas.

• It increased federal deficits.

• It did not provide enough jobs.

Which act was a significant reform introduced during the Second New Deal?

• The Federal Reserve Act

• The Agricultural Adjustment Act

• The National Recovery Act

• The Wagner Act

What was the primary purpose of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)?

• To establish a national healthcare system

• To support farmers with subsidies

• To provide employment through public works

• To regulate banks

How did the Second New Deal aim to support farmers?

• By increasing tariffs on imported goods

• By providing loans and establishing camps

• By nationalizing farmland

• By reducing taxes on agricultural products

What was a key feature of the Social Security Act of 1935?

• It provided free healthcare for all citizens.

• It created a national education system.

• It established pensions for the elderly.

• It offered tax breaks for large corporations.

Who was primarily responsible for pushing forward the Social Security Act?

• Harry Hopkins

• Huey Long

• Francis Perkins

• John L. Lewis

What did the Wagner Act guarantee for workers?

• The right to a minimum wage

• The right to join unions and bargain collectively

• The right to free healthcare

• The right to a 30-hour work week

Which organization was created to enforce labor rights under the Wagner Act?

• The Federal Reserve

• The National Labor Relations Board

• The Department of Commerce

• The Social Security Administration

What was the impact of the General Motors sit-down strike?

• It resulted in a significant wage cut.

• It led to the closure of several factories.

• It secured union recognition and a wage increase.

• It caused a decline in union membership.

What did the Fair Labor Standards Act establish?

• A ban on all forms of child labor

• Universal healthcare

• Free education for all children

• A national minimum wage and overtime pay rules