1. Learning Objectives: Section 2 – The Second New Deal Takes Hold
Standard Addressed: Students analyze the different explanations for the Great Depression and how the New Deal fundamentally changed the role of the federal government.
CH 15-SEC 2
Learning Objectives: Section 2 – The Second New Deal Takes Hold
1. Describe the purpose of the Second New Deal.
2. Summarize New Deal programs for farmers.
3. Identify the Second New Deal programs aimed at assisting young people and professionals.
4. Summarize labor and economic reforms carried out under the Second New Deal.

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3. A BULLDOG ALWAYS
Commitment
Attitude
CARES
Respect
Encouragement
Safety

4. AMERICA GETS BACK TO WORK
THE SECOND NEW DEAL
AMERICA GETS BACK TO WORK
The Second New Deal includes new programs to extend federal aid and stimulate the nation’s economy.

5. RURAL /
FARMS /
RANCHES /
TOWNS
SUBURBAN/
SINGLE FAMILY
HOMES
URBAN /
CITY

6. The Second New Deal Takes Hold
The Second Hundred Days
Furthering the New Deal
By 1935, economic recovery not as great as FDR had expected
FDR launches second phase: more relief for farmers, workers
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, a social reformer, prods president
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7. THE SECOND NEW DEAL
Although the economy had improved during FDR’s first term ( ), the gains were not as great as expected
Unemployment remained high and production still lagged

8. THE FIRST LADY
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt helped women gain higher political positions during the New Deal
Eleanor was influential in her role as advisor to the president
Frances Perkins became America’s first female cabinet member (Labor)
Eleanor & Franklin

9. The Second New Deal Takes Hold
The Second Hundred Days
Reelecting FDR
1936, Democrats win presidency, large majorities in both houses
First time most African Americans vote Democratic
First time labor unions support presidential candidate
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10. FDR & Eleanor campaign by rail in 1936
FDR WINS IN AGAIN
FDR had wide appeal in the United States, especially in urban areas
African Americans, Jews, Catholics and immigrants all supported the popular president
FDR & Eleanor campaign by rail in 1936

11. ROOSEVELT (RED) VS. LANDON (BLUE) 1936 ELECTION

12. Chapter 15: Section 2 MAIN IDEA QUESTIONS
A – Why did Roosevelt launch the Second Hundred Days?
Roosevelt launched the Second Hundred Days based on the popularity of the First Hundred Days and the urging of his wife.

13. Helping Farmers Focusing on Farms
1936 Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act replaces AAA
- rewards farmers for practicing soil conservation
New Agricultural Adjustment Act avoids unconstitutional provision
Resettlement Administration gives loans to small farmers to buy land
Farm Security Administration—loans to tenant farmers to buy land
FSA hires photographers to shoot rural towns, farms, farmers
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14. THE SECOND HUNDRED DAYS
FDR launches the “Second New Deal”
also called the “Second Hundred Days”
First priority was the farmers – FDR reinvigorated the AAA which provided aid for migrants, sharecroppers, and poor farmers
FDR authorized more than $1 billion to help tenant farmers become landowners

16. Guided Reading:
Group
What Problems…
What laws…
1. Farmers, migrants workers, and others living in rural areas
Soil depletion;
dust storms;
lack of electricity
bank foreclosures;
inability to buy land;
squalid housing;
Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act;
Rural Electrification Administration;
Public Utilities Holding Company Act
Farm Mortgage Moratorium;
Resettlement Administration;

17. Roosevelt Extends Relief
Programs for Urban Workers
• Works Progress Administration (WPA)—creates jobs
• WPA workers build airports, roads, public buildings
• Women workers sew clothes for the needy
• WPA employs professional writers, artists, performers
• National Youth Administration (NYA)—education, jobs, counseling
• Gives aid to students in exchange for part-time work
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18. WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION
Helping urban workers was critical to the success of the Second Hundred Days
The WPA set out to create as many jobs as possible as quickly as possible
Between , the WPA spent $11 billion to give jobs to 8 million workers

19. WPA BUILDS AMERICA
WPA workers built 850 airports, 651,000 miles of roads and streets, and 125,000 public buildings
The WPA also hired artists, writers and photographers to create art
The Davis Street School Extension in Atlanta under construction as part of the Works Progress Administration Program, November 2, 1936

20. The WPA also hired artists, writers and photographers to create art

21. The WPA also hired artists, writers and photographers to create art

22. NATIONAL YOUTH ADMINISTRATION
The National Youth Administration (NYA) was created to provide education, jobs and recreation for young people
Getting young people off the streets and into schools and jobs was a high priority for the NYA

23. Chapter 15: Section 2 MAIN IDEA QUESTIONS
B – Do you think work programs like the WPA were a valid use of federal money?
Why or why not?
Yes- they provided an income to people in need, while producing public works
No- private business, rather than the federal govt should provide jobs.

24. Guided Reading: Group What Problems… What laws…
2. Students and other young people
Unemployed;
poverty;
hopelessness;
loss of dignity;
lack of spending money
Works Progress Administration;
National Youth Administration

25. Improving Labor and Other Reforms
Improving Labor Conditions
• National Labor Relations Act, or Wagner Act, replaces NIRA:
- protects right to join unions, collective bargaining
- prohibits unfair labor practices
National Labor Relations Board hears testimony about labor practices
Holds elections to determine if workers want unions
Fair Labor Standards Act sets maximum hours, minimum wage
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26. CONGRESS PROTECTS WORKERS
In 1938, Congress passed the Fair Labor Standards Act which set maximum hours at 44 per week and minimum wage at 25 cents per hour

28. Chapter 15: Section 2 MAIN IDEA QUESTIONS
C – Why was the Wagner Act significant?
The Wagner Act gave the federal govt power to protect and aid workers.

29. Guided Reading: Unemployment; poverty; hopelessness; loss of dignity
Group
What Problems…
What laws…
3. Teachers, writers, artists, and other professionals
Unemployment;
poverty;
hopelessness;
loss of dignity
Works Progress Administration

30. SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
One of the most important achievements of the New Deal era was the creation of the Social Security System
The Social Security Act, passed in 1935, had 3 parts:
Old-Age Pension
Unemployment compensation
Aid to families with dependent children & disabled (welfare)

32. Expanding and Regulating Utilities
Rural Electrification Administration brings electricity to farms
Public Utility Holding Company Act aims to stop financial corruption
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33. Workers and unemployed

34. Guided Reading: 4. All workers, including the unemployed Unemployment;
Group
What Problems…
What laws…
4. All workers, including the unemployed
Unemployment;
poverty;
hopelessness;
loss of dignity
Social Security Act
Works Progress Administration;
National Youth Administration;
Wagner Act;
National Relations Board;
Fair Labor Standards Act;

36. Guided Reading: Group 5. Retired workers Poverty; hopelessness;
What Problems…
What laws…
5. Retired workers
Poverty;
hopelessness;
loss of dignity
Social Security Act

38. Chapter 15: Section 2 MAIN IDEA QUESTIONS
D – Whom did Social Security help?
It helped retirees and their spouses, the unemployed, families with dependent children, and the disabled.

39. Guided Reading: Poverty; hopelessness; loss of dignity
Group
What Problems…
What laws…
6. The disabled, the needy elderly, and dependent mothers and children
Poverty;
hopelessness;
loss of dignity
Social Security Act

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