1. 1-14-15 Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal Redefined Democracy: Political Rights  Economic Security  Social Justice DO NOW What kind of problems to you think government can solve? Agenda Analyze Data Multimedia Overview Notes Student Workbook Project

2. The First New Deal  Open your workbooks to page 124.  Complete the Graphic Organizer.  Big Idea: Timeline of major problems FDR addrressed during his first 100 days March 5, 1939 1. Bank Runs 2. Unprotected bank deposits 4. Farmers’ problems 3. Stock Fraud June 16, 1939

3. Roosevelt and the New Deal  Open your textbooks to pages 420-421  Study the picture of Roosevelt.  What kind of problems do you think government can solve?  What difficulties can result when the government tries to regulate the economy?

4. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Appeal  In 1932 presidential election, FDR was perceived as a man of action.  Results: a landslide for Democrats and a mandate to use government as an agency for human welfare.

6. FDR Restored Confidence  In his inaugural address, he said “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself….”

7. FDR’s Personal Qualities  He was a charismatic person who exhibited a warmth and understanding of people.  He knew how to handle press by focusing attention on Washington.  He provided dynamic leadership in a time of crisis.

8. Purposes of the New Deal  Relief: to provide jobs for the unemployed and to protect farmers from foreclosure  Recovery: to get the economy back into high gear, “priming the pump”  Reform: To regulate banks, to abolish child labor, and to conserve farm lands  Overall objective: to save capitalism

9. Crash Course on New Deal  Watch the video titled “Crash Course on New Deal”.  Write down 1 thing you liked about FDR’s New Deal.  Write down 1 thing you DID NOT like aobut FDR’s New Deal.  Discussion

10. The Second New Deal  Open your workbooks to page 128.  Complete the Graphic Organizer. LegislationProvision 1. Works Progress Admin.2. Construction & Artist Jobs 3. Wagner Act4. Workers rights to organize 5. Social Security Act6. Retirement & Unemployment benefits

11. Second New Deal (1934-1941)  Emphasis: reform  Political Position: liberal  Primary aim: permanent reform  Philosophy: international economic cooperation and economic abundance  Objectives: increased purchasing power and social security for public  Beneficiaries: small farmers and labor

12. The New Deal on Trial  By 1935, political disunity was evident. There were critics on the right and the left. NEW DEAL

13. Moderate Legislation  FDR sponsored moderate legislation to silence radical opposition:  Revenue Act of 1935 – Response to Huey Long. Increased taxes on large incomes and corporations.  Banking Act of 1935 – Response to Coughlin. Extended federal control over private banking practices.  Social Security Act of 1935 Response to Townsend. Included provisions for unemployables (dependent children, the disabled, blind), unemployment insurance, and old-age pensions.

14. Protection of New Deal Accomplishments  Court-Packing Plan (proposed increasing Supreme Court from 9 to 15 members, caused in revolt in Dem. Party)  It did not succeed.