1. Criticism of the New Deal and the Second New Deal

2. Criticisms of the New Deal
Came from both liberal and conservatives.
Conservatives: American Liberty League:
Complained New Deal infringed on the interests of American business
Stated that New Deal was attacking millionaires and big business.
Destroying Constitution and free enterprise.
Liberal: Huey “the Kingfish” Long
Take from the rich give to the poor
Share-Our-Wealth: plan to allow the govt. to seize wealth from the rich through taxes and then provide a guaranteed minimum income & home to American families.
Threatened to challenge FDR as a third party candidate
Share-Our-Wealth gained a lot of support
Assassinated in 1935

3. The Second New Deal Democratic support continues
Democrats gained more seats in 1934.
Pressure from liberal groups encouraged FDR to initiate more programs
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) 1934
Designed to help Americans find work
Employed 8.5 million people
Built 78,000 bridges, 500,000 miles of road
Also included research projects and teaching jobs.
Included the National Youth Administration
Part time jobs that allowed them to stay in school.

4. Social Security Act
Provided Unemployment Insurance to workers who lost their jobs
Provided pensions to retired workers over 65
Provided money to workers with disabilities.