New Deal failures (relief)

Question 1

Limitations of the FERA

Answer 1

• Failed to change the attitudes of many people towards relief:
  Governor of Oregon called for the euthanasia for the needy and sick
• Funds provided by the FERA were too limited:
  Provided $25 per week per family
  Subsistence level was calculated to be $1000

Question 2

Limitations of the Social Security Act

Answer 2

• Pensions would not be paid until 1940
• Unemployment benefit was capped at $18 per week for 16 weeks
• Agricultural workers and domestic servants were excluded from provision