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Warm-up: List the New Deal programs still in effect today.
TVA, SEC, Social Security, FHA, FDIC
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The End of The New Deal
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Indian New Deal Provided economic assistance & control over their own affairs Construction of new schools and hospitals Encouraged the practice of Indian religions, native languages and traditional customs Indian Reorganization Act 1934 Restored tribal control over Native American land, greater control over their destiny
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FDR & The Supreme Court There are 9 Justices that sit on the Supreme Court Supreme Court ruled the NIRA and parts of the AAA unconstitutional FDR expected other strike down measures from the Court Supreme Court Packing FDR wanted to add 6 justices to Supreme Court to help get his legislation passed Critics argued it would upset separation of powers and the balance between 3 branches of government
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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
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The 4 Term President 1932 1936 1940 1944
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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
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Effects of New Deal Banking system stabilized
Federal payments help farmers Work-relief programs provide jobs Social Security provides safety net Unifies the nation
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Effects of New Deal 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
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The New Deal Legacy The FDIC, the TVA, the SEC, the FHA, 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 Did not end the depression, but greatest achievement was to restore a sense of hope
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