New Deal Policies and Critiques

The lecture discusses the New Deal's social impact, highlighting Eleanor Roosevelt's role, African American activism, and Native American advances. It covers FDR's political strategies, including his use of radio, and the federal art projects. The Supreme Court's opposition and the criticism from both the left and right are examined. The New Deal's legacy includes its influence on government involvement in citizens' lives.

Who was the first female Labor Secretary during the New Deal?

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• A. Philip Randolph

• Frances Perkins

• Mary McLeod Bethune

What was the significant change for Native Americans during the New Deal?

• Introduction of new labor laws

• Reorganization of land ownership

• Assimilation into American culture

• Full citizenship in 1924

How did FDR communicate directly with the American public during the New Deal?

• Newspaper articles

• Television broadcasts

• Public speeches

• Radio fireside chats

Which demographic group did NOT significantly support FDR during the New Deal?

• Catholics

• African Americans

• Jewish people

• Southern Democrats

What was the 'sick chicken case' about?

• A case about agricultural subsidies

• A Supreme Court decision on poultry regulations

• A violation of labor laws

• A dispute over food safety standards

What was FDR's court-packing plan intended to do?

• Remove justices over the age of 70

• Reduce the number of Supreme Court justices

• Increase the number of justices to 15

• Appoint justices based on political affiliation

Which group was a major critic of the New Deal, claiming it was unconstitutional?

• The Federal Reserve

• The Supreme Court

• The Democratic Party

• The Republican Party

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

• It favored big businesses

• It was not socialist enough

• It was too socialist

• It was too conservative

What did Dr. Francis Townsend propose to help the elderly during the New Deal?

• A pension plan for those over 60

• Tax breaks for retirees

• Free healthcare for seniors

• A $200 monthly stipend

What was one of the lasting impacts of the New Deal on the U.S. government?

• Increased government involvement in the economy

• Abolishment of social welfare programs

• A return to laissez-faire policies

• A decrease in federal power