- What were some of the reasons the new deal was challenged?
- Created a very powerful president that led congress, this was a violation of checks and balances.
- It was a radical departure from laissez Faire ideals. Created “Big Government”.
- Some acts appeared interfering and at worst unconstitutional
- Heavy debt burden – the United States was engaged in deficit spending and this was unhealthy for the economy in the long run.
Father Charles Caughlin: was a radio catholic priest that hated the new deal
Francis Townshend: Doctor who hated the new deal because it didn’t do anything to help the old people
Senator Huey Long: Governor of Louisiana who had a program called share the wealth he called for confiscation of rich peoples land and giving it to anyone else
New deal vs 2nd new deal:
Restore nation’s hope
Help banks and stock market
Provide jobs and relief for the poor
Plan and regulate the economy
Pass new labor laws create and expand new deals agencies
Establish social security for older people and unemployed
Eleanor Roosevelt – wife
1936 election: Franklin Roosevelt against al Landon
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