How far did Right Wing Opposition hinder the New Deal? (Business)

Question 1

Did hinder the New Deal

Answer 1

• Business oppositions had an impact on the effectiveness of the NRA:
  Some large businesses, such as Ford, refused to sign up to the NRA
  Some big businesses did sign up to the NRA, but exploited its terms. They implemented the minimum wage, but reduced production and workforce, increasing profit

Question 2

Didn’t hinder the New Deal

Answer 2

• Business opposition had little impact on FDR’s plan. FDR ignored their opposition, accusing them of ignoring the needs of the unemployed, and introduced the more left-wing Second New Deal in 1935:
  Included the National Labor Relations which allowed all workers to join trade unions
  Included the Social Security Act, which forced employers to make contributions towards worker’s pensions and benefits