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The New Deal FDR’s Alphabet Soup
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Focus Question “Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we need to fear is fear itself – nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.” Franklin D. Roosevelt First Inaugural Address March 4, 1933 Why would fear be considered a major factor in the Great Depression?
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America turns to FDR Charismatic politician Exceptionally personable Smooth, confident speaking voice Understood how to use radio Demonstrated daring Faced personal adversity
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New style to the White House Brought policies to the public Fireside chats Practiced pragmatism Demonstrate bold approaches to problems Drew the United States into a New Deal where the government would work to help assist the population in times of trouble
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Proposed a “New Deal” FDR’s legislative program Not outlined during the campaign Developed into a robust, inclusive, and transformative program
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“The First Hundred Days” FDR set a rapid pace Sworn in to office March 4, 1933 Called Congress into special session Closed the nation’s banks on March 6 Emergency Banking Relief Act, March 9
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The Alphabet Soup New Deal built on the Three R’s Recovery Relief Reform
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The Three R’s The New Deal developed into a three-part plan Recovery: Designs to end the Depression (provide jobs and increase demand) Relief: Provide temporary assistance to the people (money and food) Reform: Correct the abuses in the system (Prevent future depressions)
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New Deal Coalition FDR’s politics and policies forged a winning coalition Southern conservative Labor Unions Urban machines Liberals African-Americans
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Summary In a short response of one to three sentences, summarize what you learned in class today
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