Topic 3 - Roosevelt’s Presidency 1933-1945 Flashcards
By how much did Roosevelt win the 1932 elections and what was his New Deal?
During the 1932 election Roosevelt won by an overwhelming margin (472 electoral votes to 59) as well as having the highest voter turnout in US history highlighting the publics eagerness for changes in leadership and solutions.
Roosevelt’s New Deal involved providing direct relief , recovery and reform centred around reducing the impact of the depression , it included programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps, The Public Works Administration and the Social Security Act used to fundamentally change the role of the federal government in American life.
How long was Roosevelt president for and what does show about his skills as president ?
Roosevelt was president for 12 years , serving 3 terms in office making him the longest serving US president. This success is a testament to his popularity as his ability to deal with the issues people were concerned with, such as The Great Depression
How did Roosevelt revolutionise Federal Government Involvement and Responsibility with the New Deal ?
Roosevelt’s New Deal shifted the role of the federal government to direct involvement and action to combat the effects of the Great Depression. It set the precedent that the federal government was responsible for the welfare of its citizens in emergencies of national scale. The New Deal implemented welfare programs which established a social safety net. This direct intervention and aid was seen as controversial particularly after the actions of Hoover but they were deemed necessary to address the widespread economic challenges that arose from the Depression.
What were Roosevelt’s Alphabet Agencies set up through his New Deal and what did benefits did they have on reversing the effects of the Depression?
Roosevelt’s Alphabet Agencies (1933) includes:
1. National Recovery Administration (NRA) - this set industry standards and represented a direct federal role in regulation the economy. Further illustration the increased importance in federal oversight which ensures fair labour practices and economic stability , allowing business to recover from the effects of the Depression.
2. Agricultural Adjustment Agency (AAA) - regulated crop production and bought surplus goods to stabilise agricultural prices and support farmers using federal intervention.
3. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) - provided jobs for young men
4.Public Works Administration (PWA) - fined large public works progeny’s to provide immediate relief by creation h jobs while also building infrastructure which would boost economic growth in the future.
