1. The Great Depression and the New Deal (Pt 1)
APUSH
Mrs. Housenick

2. The Rise of FDR 5th cousin of TR Governor of New York Polio
Grew up wealthy
Religion gave him sympathy for poor (“forgotten man”)
Charisma and political appeal

3. Election of 1932 Roosevelt promises “New Deal” from campaign
Wins certain victory
Role of blacks key in this election switch to Democratic Party

4. Relief, Recovery and Reform
First move: Nationwide banking holiday
First 100 Days created many key reforms
CCC
FERA
AAA
TVA
MANY REFORMS INSPIRED BY PROGRESSIVISM
Congress eager to cooperate with Roosevelt to ensure change and progress

5. Managing Money
Reform of banking system with Glass-Steagall Banking Reform Act—insured deposits, created FDIC
“Managed currency”—government bought all gold so it could print more money INFLATION

6. Creating Jobs
Roosevelt wanted to BOTH aid the worker and “prime the pump” of industry
CCC—employment in government camps for young men. Had to send some money home
Provided direct relief with FERA
HOLC—helped refinance homes
CWA—purely temporary jobs during difficult winter.
WPA—public buildings, bridges and roads

7. Roosevelt’s Critics
Father Charles Coughlin—Catholic priest, became fascist-like in his critique of FDR
Senator Huey Long—leftist critic of Roosevelt, “Share our Wealth” program because New Deal wasn’t doing enough
Dr. Francis E. Townsend—raised need for an old age pension

8. Women in the New Deal Eleanor Roosevelt: Visible first lady
Francis Perkins: America’s first women cabinet member
Mary McLeod Bethune—director in National Youth Administration
More women in academia and literature as well

9. Helping Industry and Labor
National Recovery Administration:
To assist industry, labor and unemployed
Developed codes of competition in industry—reduced hours, set minimum wages
Workers formally given right to organize and bargain
Declared unconstitutional in Schecter cases (1932)
Led to PWA
Repeal of Prohibition