1. The Second New Deal
Chapter 10, section 2

2. Challenges to the New Deal
Although FDR has been popular, opposition to his policies began to grow
The New Deal had been in effect for 2 years, but the economy only had slight improvement

3. Challenges to the New Deal
Hostility toward FDR came from both the left and the right wing
The right wing believed that FDR went too far in his policies
The left wing believed that FDR did not go far enough to help the poor

4. Challenges to the New Deal
The right wing believed that FDR expanded the federal gov’t at the expense of the state gov’t
Alarmed at growing deficit due to deficit spending

5. Challenges to the New Deal
American Liberty League was created to oppose the New Deal
Made up of business leaders and politicians from both political parties

6. Huey Long Biggest political threat to FDR Governor of Louisiana
Proposed taking land from rich and dividing it up among the poor

7. Father Coughlin Catholic priest in Detroit
Gave support to Long in his radio shows
Developed a large following
Called for heavy taxes on the rich, anti-New Deal

8. The Second New Deal
In 1935, to answer his critics, FDR launched another series of programs and reforms
Most targeted to provide more public work programs

9. The Second New Deal
1935, National Labor Relations Act passed---also known as the Wagner Act
Guaranteed workers the right to organize unions
Stimulated union activity

10. The Second New Deal 1935, The Social Security Act passed
Major goal: to provide some security for the elderly and for the unemployed workers

11. The Second New Deal Could received money from Social Security if:
1. Over the age of 65
2. Unemployed
3. Family had disabled/dependent children

12. The Second New Deal
Social Security helped many people, but initially left out many of the neediest members of society, such as farmers and domestic workers

13. 1937 Recession Fair Labor Standards Act— Abolished child labor
Established a 40-hour work week for workers