Ch. 32: The Great Depression and the New Deal

New Deal

maintained a democratic system of government and society in a world threatened by totalitarianism.

Hoover

was swept into office on the tide of prosperity and he was swept out by receding depression; Americans blame Republicans for depression → time for party switch.

Fair Labor Standards Act

Set maximum hours at 44 per week and minimum wage at 25 cents per hour → limited hours so that more people are put on the payroll (first federal minimum wage= 25 cents per hours)

Roosevelt Cabinet

Included conservatives, liberals, Democrats, Republicans, inflationists, anti- inflationists- often conflicting, compromising, blending ideas.

Farming Relief (AAA)

- Subsidies not to grow (but in 1936 Supreme Court will rule it unconstitutional)

Frances Perkins

Secretary of Labor and 1st woman appointed to a presidential cabinet position.

Revenue Act

response to Huey Long increased taxes on large incomes and corporations.

Orson welles

created a radio special called war of the worlds.

Demagogues

(Coughlin and Long) raised questions about link between fascism and economic crisis.

CLayton and Wagner Act

important congressional acts which supported the labor movements in this country, SSA + Wagner Act= big ones from FDR's new deal.

1934: SEcurities and Exchange Commission

_: Regulate stock market to prevent fraud and another crash (Joseph Kennedy) → watching over wall street.

Entertainment industry

offered people escapism during difficult times.

Mary McLEod Bethune

Head of the office of minority affairs of the National Youth Administration.