1. The New Deal Comes Under Attack
Chapter 15, Section 1
The New Deal Comes Under Attack

2. Effects of the New Deal
-Americans benefitted from New Deal
-Renewed public confidence
-deficit spending program- spending more money than the gov’t receives in revenue
-Liberal critics
-Conservatives critics

3. The Supreme Court Reacts
1935 Supreme Court labeled NIRA as unconstitutional
1937 Roosevelt passed the “Court-packing bill”

4. 3 Fiery Critics
1934 Conservative opponents joined to form the American Liberty League
Charles Coughlin- Detroit Roman Catholic priest
used radio broadcasts
guaranteed annual income
nationalization of banks

5. Dr. Francis Townsend- Physician and health officer in Long Beach, CA
need more help for elderly & poor
plan for monthly pension
strong backing by elderly

6. Huey Long - Senator from Louisiana who wanted the presidency for himself
“Share-Our-Wealth”
Homestead
Limited annual income
Pensions
Pay for veterans
Surplus food storage
Education for children
Public works programs

7. 15.1 The New Deal Fights the Depression
ACT OR PROGRAM
DEFINITION
PREDICTION
EFFECT
FDR hires the “Brain Trust”
Glass-Steagall Act of 1933
Federal Securities Act of 1933
Fireside Chats
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
Civiliams Conservative Corps (CCC)
National Industrail Recovery Act (NIRA)