1. Unit 5 Section 12 The New Deal
TYWL: Global interaction may be caused by conflict. / Forces of imperialism, nationalism, militarism and geo-political alliances, taken to the extreme, can lead to international conflicts. / Nationalism and the quest for power are often underlying causes for war. / Conflict occurs when compromise over land, national identity and colonial possessions is no longer an option between those in authority and those they serve. /

2. FDR as President Roosevelt wins in a landslide
After election, builds “Brain Trust,” group of advisors to help fix problems of Depression
Wife Eleanor plays a key role in agenda
At inauguration in March, 1933, famously declares that “the only thing we have to fear is, fear itself,” as a country.

3. First Hundred Days
FDR launches period of intense activity to address Depression issues:
First step – reform banking
March 5th bank holiday
Fireside Chat (first of many) to reassure public
FDR as master of public relations (radio)
Passage of Glass-Steagall Act
Establishes FDIC to insure deposits
SEC to regulate stock market

4. New Deal Programs Prohibition repealed in 1933 (21st Amendment)
Helping Rural Areas:
AAA – Agriculture Adjustment Act
TVA – Tennessee Valley Authority
Creating Immediate Jobs:
CCC – Civilian Conservation Corps
PWA - Public Works Administration
Business and Banking:
NRA – National Recovery Administration
FDIC, SEC

5. New Deal Programs Other important programs:
CWA – Civil Works Administration

6. New Deal Critics
Programs offer relief, but by 1935, economy still struggling
Criticism over DEFICIT SPENDING to “prime pump” of the economy
Some believe government must do more:
Father Charles Coughlin – wants to tax wealthy more heavily
Huey Long – Senator from Louisiana, wants to level income – “every man a king”
Francis Townsend – Demands income for elderly

7. Court Packing
Conservatives on Supreme Court strike down some New Deal programs, including AAA
1937, Roosevelt fears court will dismantle New Deal, asks Congress to reform court, allow 6 more justices to be appointed 1

8. Court Packing
“Court Packing” bill causes controversy and anger in public and press
Threat to checks and balances of Constitution
Retirements eventually allow FDR more appointments, secures programs 2

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