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1 What does this cartoon mean?
Do you think the cartoonist favored or opposed the New Deal? Why?

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3 The End of The New Deal

4 The Second New Deal The Social Security Act
The National Labor Relations Board (Wagner Act) First time federal government recognized labor unions Fair Labor Standards Act Set first minimum 25 cents/hour, 44 hour week, outlawed child labor; last piece of New Deal reforms Supreme Court Packing FDR wanted to add 6 justices to Supreme Court to help get his legislation passed Critics argued would upset separation of powers

5 Opposition to New Deal The Right-Republicans
New Deal makes government too big Increased government role in economy equals socialism New Deal destroys free enterprise and individual freedom New Deal creates huge national debt The Left-Democrats & Progressives New Deal does not do enough to end the depression FDR’s only concern is saving banks and big business New Deal does not address redistribution of wealth New Deal does not help the elderly

6 The 4 Term President 1932 1936 1940 1944

7 The Death of FDR First President to serve more than 2 terms
Dies in 1945 and Truman takes over 22 Amendment passed in 1947, limiting presidential terms to 2 and ratified in 1951

8 Effects of New Deal Banking system stabilized
Federal payments help farmers Work-relief programs provide jobs Social Security provides safety net Unifies the nation Power of presidency increases Government takes active role in economy Wagner Act protects workers and raises standard of living Minorities and women gain positions in government

9 The New Deal Legacy The FDIC, the TVA, the SEC, and Social Security still in effect today Bridges, tunnels, dams, public buildings, and hospitals still exist today, along with many murals painted during this time under the WPA People maintained a surprising degree of confidence in the American system Great expansion of federal government & increased federal power over economy Did not end the depression, but greatest achievement was to restore a sense of hope

10 Activity In 2 paragraphs, discuss if you think the New Deal was a success or a failure. Be sure to give examples to support your decision.

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