The End of The New Deal

The End of The New DealThe Second New DealThe Social Security ActThe National Labor Relations Board (Wagner Act)First time federal government recognized labor unionsFair Labor Standards ActSet first minimum wage @ 25 cents/hour, 44 hour week, outlawed child labor; last piece of New Deal reformsSupreme Court PackingFDR wanted to add 6 justices to Supreme Court to help get his legislation passedCritics argued would upset separation of powersOpposition to New DealThe Left-Democrats & ProgressivesNew Deal does not do enough to end the depressionFDRs only concern is saving banks and big businessNew Deal does not address redistribution of wealthNew Deal does not help the elderly

The Right-RepublicansNew Deal makes government too bigIncreased government role in economy equals socialismNew Deal destroys free enterprise and individual freedomNew Deal creates huge national debtThe 4 Term President

19321936194419405The Death of FDRFirst President to serve more than 2 termsDies in 1945 and Truman takes over22 Amendment passed in 1947, limiting presidential terms to 2 and ratified in 1951Effects of New DealBanking system stabilizedFederal payments help farmersWork-relief programs provide jobsSocial Security provides safety netUnifies the nationPower of presidency increasesGovernment takes active role in economyWagner Act protects workers and raises standard of livingMinorities and women gain positions in governmentThe New Deal LegacyThe FDIC, the TVA, the SEC, and Social Security still in effect todayBridges, tunnels, dams, public buildings, and hospitals still exist today, along with many murals painted during this time under the WPAPeople maintained a surprising degree of confidence in the American system

Did not end the depression, but greatest achievement was to restore a sense of hopeActivitySuccess or failure primary document activity