Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act of 1936 (farners)
US paid farmers to not overproduce crops.
Made to prevent soil erosion and stuff.
Put into place because of the Dust Bowl. The act decreased soil erosion 65% in three years and ended the dust bowl.
Priming the Pump was a term used to describe the government spending deficits during recessions to boost the economy. Government kept spending money, billions, just to stimulate the economy during the Great Depression. This method is still used today when the economy gets bad. Very effective from keeping the economy from getting out of hand.
TVA
Created in 1933. Made to develope Tenessee River system for proper use of water resources. Conserve and preserve land. Helped with navigation, flood control, national defense and generate surplus electricity with hydro electric power. Creates new towns and cities. Produced several dams. Provided electircity to homes and businesses. Largest public power company in the U.S. Runs nations 5th largest river system. Provides recreation and protects water quality.
FDR VS SUPREME COURT
FDR wanted to confront the supreme court because they invalidated the NIRA and AAA, declared them unconstitutional. FDR was afraid this would happen to the Social Security Act and National Labor Relations Act. He resolved to reorganize the court. He said for every justice over 70 years old, he would add a new one. Unconstitutional votes were always 5:4. He added the new guys to get them declared unconstitutional. But it doesn't get passed because people think that he is trying to be a dictator.
Difference between 1st and 2nd New Deals
First Deal:
Based on three R's, Relief, Recovery and Reform.
Consisted of several economic programs to help America. Programs put into effect after great depression.
Second deal:
Passed in 1934-1936.
Second stage of New Deal. Called to improve natural resources, security of old age.
Differences:
Called for different objectives, first dealt with bankers, farmers, business, railroads.
Second created acts and administrations like Social Security Act and Works Progress Administration. Help make economy and makes us safer with laws such as labor laws.
TEST QUESTIONS
What was the New Deal(1st and 2nd) and it's goals(3 R's)?
Why did people criticize the New Deal?
Why was FDR upset with the US Supreme Court and what did he do to try to solve this issue?
How did the New Deal help:
unemployed
farmers
factory workers/labor
young people
banks/business
home owners
elderly
Native Americans
Describe the culture of the 1930's.
Key terms:
Hundred Days
fireside chats
priming the pump
deficit spending
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