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THE NEW DEAL
Focus Question
“The country needs and . . . demands, bold, persistent experimentation. It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.” -- FDR, 1932
Based on this comment, how might an FDR Administration address the Great Depression?
Objectives
After today’s lesson, you will: Describe the impact of the election of
1932 Examine the candidacy of Franklin D.
Roosevelt in 1932 Outline qualities of FDR’s speaking
which appealed to the public.
The Election of 1932 Watershed election Democratic victory led to Democratic control
Captured the White HouseSwept control of both houses of CongressControlled both houses for 56 of the next 62
years Developed a large Democratic coalition
Disillusionment with Hoover Nation in an economic catastrophe
Unemployment rate at 25%Thousands left homelessThousands of banks failed
Hoover seen as doing too little, too late
America turns to FDR Charismatic politician Exceptionally personable
Smooth, confident speaking
voiceUnderstood how to use radioDemonstrated daring
Faced personal adversity
New style to the White House Brought policies to the
publicFireside chats
Practiced pragmatismDemonstrate bold
approaches to problems
Drew the United States into a New Deal where the government would work to help assist the population in times of trouble
Proposed a “New Deal” FDR’s legislative program Not outlined during the campaign Developed into a robust, inclusive, and
transformative program
“The First Hundred Days” FDR set a rapid pace
Sworn in to office March 4, 1933Called Congress into special sessionClosed the nation’s banks on March 6Emergency Banking Relief Act, March 9
The Alphabet Soup New Deal built on the Three R’s
RecoveryReliefReform
The Three R’s
The New Deal developed into a three-part plan
Recovery: Designs to end the Depression(provide jobs and increase demand)
Relief: Provide temporary assistance to the people (money and food)
Reform: Correct the abuses in the system(Prevent future depressions)
New Deal Coalition FDR’s politics and policies forged a winning
coalitionSouthern conservativeLabor UnionsUrban machinesLiberalsAfrican-Americans