The New Deal Comes Under Attack Chapter 15, Section 1 The New Deal Comes Under Attack
Effects of the New Deal -Americans benefitted from New Deal -Renewed public confidence -deficit spending program- spending more money than the gov’t receives in revenue -Liberal critics -Conservatives critics
The Supreme Court Reacts 1935 Supreme Court labeled NIRA as unconstitutional 1937 Roosevelt passed the “Court-packing bill”
3 Fiery Critics 1934 Conservative opponents joined to form the American Liberty League Charles Coughlin- Detroit Roman Catholic priest used radio broadcasts guaranteed annual income nationalization of banks
Dr. Francis Townsend- Physician and health officer in Long Beach, CA need more help for elderly & poor plan for monthly pension strong backing by elderly
Huey Long - Senator from Louisiana who wanted the presidency for himself “Share-Our-Wealth” Homestead Limited annual income Pensions Pay for veterans Surplus food storage Education for children Public works programs
15.1 The New Deal Fights the Depression ACT OR PROGRAM DEFINITION PREDICTION EFFECT FDR hires the “Brain Trust” Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 Federal Securities Act of 1933 Fireside Chats Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) Civiliams Conservative Corps (CCC) National Industrail Recovery Act (NIRA)