Topic: Evaluating the New Deal: from Left to Right Do Now: Fill in what you think defines “left” or “right” politics in the US… “Left” Politics “Right” Politics
Roosevelt and the Supreme Court Supreme Court rules against FDR (Schechter Case) FDR’s “Court Packing Scheme” (1937) FDR wants to increase size of court (9 to 15) Public outraged by the plan “attack on checks and balances” FDR popularity injured, passes fewer New Deal legislation Adopts “deficit spending” (John Maynard Keynes)
New Deal Critics Father Charles Coughlin Huey Long Republicans and Businessmen
Debate Time! 4 Groups Long Coughlin Republicans FDR New Dealers The debate: Was FDR’s New Deal a success?
Conclusion Where do you stand? How would you evaluate the New Deal? Explain your reasoning in 3-4 sentences…