1. Topic: Evaluating the New Deal: from Left to Right
Do Now: Fill in what you think defines “left” or “right” politics in the US…
“Left” Politics
“Right” Politics

2. Roosevelt and the Supreme Court
Supreme Court rules against FDR (Schechter Case)
FDR’s “Court Packing Scheme” (1937)
FDR wants to increase size of court (9 to 15)
Public outraged by the plan
“attack on checks and balances”
FDR popularity injured, passes fewer New Deal legislation
Adopts “deficit spending” (John Maynard Keynes)

3. New Deal Critics Father Charles Coughlin Huey Long
Republicans and Businessmen

4. Debate Time! 4 Groups Long Coughlin Republicans FDR New Dealers
The debate: Was FDR’s New Deal a success?

5. Conclusion
Where do you stand? How would you evaluate the New Deal? Explain your reasoning in 3-4 sentences…