The second new deal (T2) Flashcards
What do historians argue about the Second New Deal compared to the First New Deal?
It was more radical in the years after 1935 - Roosevelt favourised the poorer classes at the expense of the rich
Which points of the Second New Deal showed Roosevelt favouring the poorer classes?
- The introduction of social security
- Legalisation of Labour unions
What were the major problems which Roosevelt faced with the Second New Deal?
- Failed to reform the supreme court
- Natural catastrophe in rural areas
- Reductions in federal spending = recession
- Problems from his agricultural legislation
What did Walter Lippmann call the new deal?
‘The most comprehensive programme of reform ever achieved in this country by any administration’
Give an example of an area of legislations which was not greatly supported but was passed?
The field of labour relations
What do historians believe the Second New deal was trying to do about big business?
It saw a reintroduction of competition (unlike the first new deal) but with fair play
What was the main aim of the National Labor Relations Act?
To fairly represent all sides in industry
What act was brought in that broke up holding companies?
The Public Utility Holding Company Act
What was the main aim of the Social Securities Act?
A national system of benefits for those groups who could not participate in the system
Why did Roosevelt introduce the Second New Deal?
He needed to respond to the radical forces to avoid millions of voters supporting politicians with extreme views
What were 5 big reasons for Roosevelt introducing the Second New Deal?
- Respond to radical forces
- The climate in the new congress
- Frustration with Supreme Court
- Frustrated with big business and the wealthy
- Seeking the support of the political left
Why did Roosevelt try to appease the left more than the right?
The force was much larger and they could easily form a third party
