Opposition To The New Deal

Question 0

Some thought new deal gone too far

Answer 0

Made Americans too dependent on gov.
Businessmen angry about trade unions
Socialist
Wrong to tax rich

Question 1

Some thought the new deal had not gone far enough

Answer 1

Senator Huey Long ‘share our wealth
Wanted to tax rich and give money to poor
Thought spend more money on good, more jobs

Dr Townsend, give over 60s $200 as long as spend it in same month
Boost to economy

Question 2

Opposition in Supreme Court

Answer 2

New deal unconstitutional, therefore illegal
Most republicans, FRD ask to put 6 democrats on court
Delayed policies but more lenient