New Deal Policies and Opposition

The video discusses the opposition to Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal from both conservative and liberal perspectives. Conservatives criticized the New Deal for expanding government power and feared it was socialist, while liberals felt it didn't go far enough to address issues like the wealth gap and elderly poverty. Key figures like Father Charles Coughlin, Dr. Francis Townsend, and Huey Long are highlighted for their criticisms and alternative proposals. The Supreme Court's conservative stance also posed challenges to the New Deal. The video concludes with a call for students to explore additional resources.

What was the primary goal of the New Deal according to FDR?

• To establish a socialist government

• To save capitalism by regulating industries

• To eliminate all forms of private enterprise

• To create a dictatorship

Why did many conservatives oppose the New Deal?

• They believed it was too lenient on businesses

• They thought it was too focused on foreign policy

• They believed it was not helping the wealthy enough

• They felt it expanded government power excessively

What was Father Charles Coughlin's main criticism of the New Deal?

• It was too aggressive in foreign policy

• It did not address the wealth gap sufficiently

• It was too supportive of communism

• It focused too much on rural areas

What was the Townsend Plan's primary objective?

• To offer a monthly pension to the elderly

• To provide free healthcare to all citizens

• To nationalize all major industries

• To reduce taxes for the wealthy

What was the slogan of Huey Long's 'Share Our Wealth' plan?

• Prosperity for the Few

• Every Man a King

• Liberty and Justice for All

• A Chicken in Every Pot

How did FDR view Huey Long's 'Share Our Wealth' plan?

• As a minor adjustment

• As a threat to capitalism

• As a necessary reform

• As a beneficial policy

What was the main reason the Supreme Court opposed some New Deal programs?

• They focused too much on foreign policy

• They were not popular with the public

• They violated the separation of powers

• They were too expensive

What was the purpose of FDR's judicial reorganization bill?

• To make the Supreme Court more conservative

• To reduce the number of Supreme Court justices

• To increase the number of justices to 15

• To abolish the Supreme Court

What was the outcome of FDR's court-packing plan?

• It led to the resignation of several justices

• It was rejected and seen as overstepping

• It resulted in the impeachment of FDR

• It was widely supported and implemented

Which group of justices was known for opposing the New Deal?

• The Liberal Trio

• The Conservative Coalition

• The Four Horsemen

• The Judicial Reformers