How effective was the New Deal?

Question 1

Name 5 Weaknesses of the New Deal.

Answer 1

• When spending was cut in 1937, unemployment shot up.
• Unemployment was sorted by WW2, not the New Deal.
• The USA’s trade did not recover, nor did the world’s.
• He failed to convince the Supreme Court to stop opposing reform.
• African Americans didn’t gain a lot from the New Deal.

Question 2

Name 3 Successes of the New Deal.

Answer 2

• In 1935, the Depression didn’t cause an outbreak of Communism or Fascism, America maintained its democratic principles.
• Millions of job created.
• Emergency relief was provided to the poor (food, clothing, shelter).

Question 3

When did the USA join WW2 and why?

Answer 3

In December 1941 after the bombing of Pearl Harbour.

Question 4

In 1940, what did Congress allow Britain and other countries to do?

Answer 4

Purchase weapons and other goods from America on a ‘cash and carry’ basis.

Question 5

In March 1941, Congress introduced Lend Lease, what was that?

Answer 5

Lend Lease was a programme, which allowed the USA to ship large quantities of supplies and materials to Britain, this included equipment, food and weapons.

Question 6

What happened to US production levels between the years 1938 and 1944?

Answer 6

The US economy doubled in production levels! Unemployment vanished due to millions being employed in the Armed Forces.