Opposition To The New Deal Flashcards
Why was Huey long opposed to the new deal?
He believed the new deal wasn’t doing enough to help the poor, especially ethnic minorities
Why was Dr Townsend opposed to the new deal?
He believed the new deal wasn’t doing enough to help the elderly
Why were businesses opposed to the new deal?
They believed that the new deal was doing too much
It had too many regulations that made business difficult
What did Huey long suggest as a solution?
A share out wealth scheme
Personal fortunes would be limited to $3m and annual income to $1m
What did Dr Townsend suggest as a solution?
He wanted there to be a monthly pension for 65+ of $200
This could only be spent within the month
Meaning it would stimulate the economy
Why were republicans opposed to the new deal?
They were the political opposition
They believed that Roosevelt’s government was too involved and almost a dictatorship
