The New Deal
Brandon Losh
Definition
The New Deal - a phrase take from one of Rosevelt's campaign speeches, in which Rosevelt promised "a New Deal for the American people." Focusing on three general goals: relief for the needy, economic revovery, and financial reform.
The Hundred Days
The first hundred day in office, Rosevelt convinced congress to pass more than 15 major bills affecting most of the American population.
Regulations
Banking
Rosevelt and Congress passed several bills allowing some banks to reamin open, others to close, and some to recieve aid. Thus restoring the masses faith in banks.
Farming
Rosevelt and Congress passed bills to have farmers stop producing as much crop, therefore raising the demand of the crop actually yeilded. Inturn giving farmers more money.
Civilian Conservation Corps
Bills passed towards to beautification of the country opened up more than 40,000 jobs for young men. Producing roads, parks, etc., the CWA argued these were nothing more than a waste of national budget spending.
Slander of The New Deal
Rosevelt came under much critizisim for his extreme budget spending, even when he promised to cut it. Millions of Americans began to listen to the ideas of Father Charles Coughlin and Heuy Long. These men promising and inspring a change for those who wanted it. However, after anit-sematic views and assassination, their crowds of people slowly assimilated back into the general population.