Transcript Opposition to New Deal / Positives & Negatives of
Opposition to New Deal / Positives & Negatives of New Deal
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Opposition to New Deal
Major argument- FDR had too much power
Supreme Court Declares Programs Unconstitutional
National Recovery Act (NRA) Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) Overextended the power of the federal government.
FDR Attempts to “Pack the Court”
Raise the amount of S.C. justices from 9-15. FDR would appoint 6 more justices that supported his programs. Eventually withdraws his plan.
Negatives of New Deal
Increased power in Gov’t-threatened principles of democracy Alarmed because of deficit spending . – Gov’t was spending more than it took in creating an increase in national debt.
Did not end Great Depression – Economy not in full swing until producing war goods in WWII
Positives of New Deal
FDR steered nation through the worst days of depression. New Deal-ended banking crisis, protected farmers, found work for unemployed. Programs like Social Security and FDIC are still around today!
The Great Depression
The End :’(
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