1. Chapter 22 Section 4 The New Deal Mr. Riddlebarger
Analyzing the New Deal
Chapter 22
Section 4
The New Deal
Mr. Riddlebarger

2. The Impact of the New Deal
FDR knew he faced an economic crisis and a crisis of the spirit.
“Try Something” & if it fails try another

3. Relief, Recovery, Reform
Were these promises met with the New Deal?
Millions got aid
Social Security & unemployment became a part of U.S. government
Early recovery nearly wiped out by downturn in 1937

4. Debating New Deal
Historians debate reasons for mixed results of New Deal.
Some argue it hurt business confidence
Others say real unemployment reduction needed billions more in spending
New Deal reforms prove long lasting
SEC, FDIC
Thousands of roads, bridges, dams, public buildings.

5. Changing Relationships
New Deal changes relationships in American society
Link between people & government
FDR saw government as a way to help business and individuals achieve greater economic security
New government role means a much bigger government
Move away from laissez-faire

6. Limits of the New Deal
New Deal was never as sweeping as its supporters or opponents claimed.
Relief programs gave aid to millions but were never meant to be permanent solution (nor did all get jobs).
Work was only temporary, pay was low.
Why?
Some programs permitted discrimination based upon race and/or gender.
Keep locals happy.

7. The End of the New Deal
Court-packing scheme and economic downturn in 1937 hurt FDR support.
By 1938, New Deal era of reform is basically over.
Only 1938 legislation- Fair Labor Standards Act- establishes minimum wage and maximum hour week.
Ends child labor
Last major New Deal law
Major victory for labor

8. 1938 Elections
All candidates FDR supports lose in South- incumbents (anti-New Deal) win
Republicans also make gains in House and Senate, swelling New Deal opposition.

9. After the New Deal
Opposition to more New Deal reforms is too strong to overcome after 1938.
American attention begins shifting to events happening abroad.
Europe appears headed toward war.
International conflict will do what political struggle couldn’t - End the Great Depression.