the new deal

New Deal

Set of policies under Franklin D. Roosevelt aimed at providing relief, recovery, and reform during the Great Depression.

Relief

Immediate help to people affected by the Great Depression.

Recovery

Efforts to restart the economy after the Great Depression.

Reform

Measures to prevent future economic crises.

Social Security Act

Law providing support for the elderly, disabled, and families.

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Agency that provided jobs to young men for conservation and reforestation projects.

WPA (Works Progress Administration)

Agency that created jobs through public works projects during the Great Depression.

First New Deal

Period (1933–1935) focused on economic stabilization and interventions.

Second New Deal

Period (1935–1937) focused on assisting the poor and workers, with more regulations.

Criticism of the CCC

Critics claimed it led to militarization of youth, was not sustainable, and promoted segregation of African Americans.

Court-packing plan (1937)

FDR's proposal to add up to 6 new judges to the Supreme Court to reduce opposition to New Deal policies.

Huey Long’s 'Share-the-Wealth'

A proposal to redistribute wealth to combat poverty during the Great Depression.

Father Coughlin

A critic of the New Deal known for his anti-bank and anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Long-term social safety nets

Programs created by the New Deal that provided ongoing support for vulnerable populations.

American Liberty League

Group formed by business leaders who criticized the New Deal for excessive government control.

Impact of the New Deal

Stabilized the economy, redefined government responsibility, and generated controversies over economic control and presidential power.