The New Deal Comes to an End I. Remember: New Deal’s Goals 1. Relief 2. Recovery 3. Reform
II. “Reforming” the Supreme Court 1. Supreme court opposed New Deal measures a. NRA & AAA “Unconstitutional” 2. 6 of 9 Justices over 70 years old a. FDR asked them to retire b. He appointed new judges who favored New Deal -New Deal opponents outraged
III. Minorities & the New Deal 1. African Americans hard hit by Great Depression a. “Last hired and 1st fired” 2. New Deal support a. Eleanor Roosevelt -minority advocate b. WPA, CCC, TVA -employed everyone -though camps were segregated c. Join Unions (AFL, CIO) 3. Result a. Many African American became Democrats
III. Minorities & the New Deal (continued) 1. Mexican Americas a. Migrated during WWI and 1920s -employment opportunities -many were illegal (non-citizens) b. During Great Depression -unemployed -non-citizens not entitled to aid -deportation 2. American Women a. Benefited form Eleanor Roosevelt’s activism -increased governmental responsibility -Frances Perkins -1st Presidential cabinet member -Secretary of Labor
IV. Overall Effects of the New Deal 1. New Deal (1933-1938) Results a. Unemployment still widespread b. Gave Americans hope c. Increased government authority -over business and individuals -stirred debates of Socialism
Both sides of the New Deal The New Deal was good because The New Deal was bad because
Questions 1. Why did the New Deal come to an end? 2. How did the New Deal help minorities and women? 3. What overall effects did the New Deal have on the United States?