The New Deal
What was the main goal of the New Deal?
To save American capitalism.
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of "relief" in the New Deal?
Providing immediate economic assistance to the poor
What did the "Second" New Deal create?
Today's social welfare system
How did the New Deal fundamentally transform American's perception of the government?
It established the government as an active problem-solver
What were the alphabet agencies?
Organizations which were created to help different groups of people.
Why was the Emergency Banking Act significant?
Introduced direct government insurance of bank deposits
What was the "reform" aspect of the New Deal?
Reforming capitalism through regulatory legislation
What was the New Deal's most significant long-term impact?
Sparking ongoing debates about government's role in society
Why did businesses criticize the New Deal?
They disliked regulations and the Wagner Act
What was the Hundred Days period characterized by?
Rapid enactment of New Deal legislation
What did the New Deal fundamentally reshape?
American political culture
How did the New Deal reshape political dynamics in the United States?
Through realigning political loyalties and expectations
Why did Huey Long criticize the New Deal?
He wanted more taxes on millionaires
How did the Emergency Banking Act represent a departure form previous economic approaches?
Introduced government insurance
What was the second phase of the New Deal focused on?
Increasing worker protections
Which statement best describes government's evolving role under the New Deal?
Citizens should expect direct government intervention during national hardships
Why did FDR threaten to "pack" the Supreme Court?
The Court was ruling many of his policies unconstitutional
What did the New Deal expand?
The government's role in the economy
What is a key element of the New Deal that remains with us today?
Federal regulation of collective bargaining rights
Which of the following is the best characterization of the New Deal's legacy?
A transformative period that reshaped governmental expectations