1. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute March 9, 2011 U.S. History Mr. Green

2. The students will describe the purpose of the Second New Deal by summarizing Second New Deal programs that helped farmers. Announcement: Chapter 15 Test Wednesday March 17 Due: African-American project March 7 Drill: Analyze the photo on page 511 and answer the following: 1. How are the mother and children dressed? What does their appearance suggest? 2. What emotions does the woman’s expression convey?

3. The Second 100 Days Small growth in the economy Unemployment remained high Production remained low Democrats increased majorities in 1934 mid-terms More relief for farmers and workers Reelecting FDR Overwhelming victory 523-8 H.R.= 331-89 in favor of Democrats Senate=76-16 in favor of Democrats African-Americans voted Democrat Unions united support behind FDR

4. When the AAA was declared unconstitutional, Congress passed: 1. Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act paid farmers to cut production of crops that deplete the soil rewarded farmers who practiced soil conservation methods 2. Second AAA Mid-1930’s: 2 of 5 farms mortgaged Creation of Farm Security Administration

5. Works Progress Administration Harry Hopkins 5 Billion dollar budget employed 8 million people built roads, schools, airports, libraries, hired teachers, writers, artists, actors, musicians National Youth Administration paid youth for clerical work

6. Improving Labor Conditions Wagner Act supported the right of workers to join unions engage in collective bargaining ended unfair labor practices set up National Labor Relations Board Fair Labor Standards Act maximum hours/minimum wages 25 cents/hour in 1938 44 hours/week in 1938

7. The Social Security Act Old-age insurance for older than 65 Unemployment compensation system AFDC Expanding and Regulating Utilities Electricity to rural areas 30% of farms had electricity Rural Electrification Agency

8. On page 515, pick 2 different New Deal Programs from different areas and explain the purpose of each and its long-term impact on America

9. 1. Read Chapter 15 Section 3. 2. Chapter 15 Vocabulary 3. 5 Question Quiz on Thursday