Effects of the New Deal

American Women

Frances Perkins - the first woman to become a cabinet member (Secretary of Labor)

American Women

Women faced discrimination in the workplace

American Women

FDR received a strong push from Eleanor

African-Americans

Mary McLeod Bethune - promoting opportunities for young African Americans

African-Americans

Philip Randolph = organize the 1st all black union (railroad).

African-Americans

“Black Cabinet” = influential African American who advised FDR on racial issues

Mexican-Americans

received fewer benefits than African Americans

Mexican-Americans

Employed as farm workers and made 9¢/h

Mexican-Americans

Discriminated against / deported to Mexico

Native Americans

John Collier - appointed as commissioner of Indian Affairs

Native Americans

created the Indian Reorganization Act (1934)

Native Americans

Natives had their reservation land restored

New Deal Coalition

groups dedicated to supporting the Democratic Party

Labor Unions

Enjoyed better working conditions and increased bargaining power

Labor Unions

Union membership grew + Sit Down strikes

Labor Unions

Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)