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The New Deal in the South

The New Deal in the South. Hoover’s Response to Great Depression. Cut back on federal spending Raised taxes MADE DEPRESSION WORSE. PRESIDENT HOOVER. FDR’s 100 Days. Elected president in 1932 on slogan of “Try Something” Opposite of Hoover Promised the 3 Rs in first 100 days of office

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The New Deal in the South

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  1. The New Deal in the South

  2. Hoover’s Response to Great Depression • Cut back on federal spending • Raised taxes • MADE DEPRESSION WORSE PRESIDENT HOOVER

  3. FDR’s 100 Days • Elected president in 1932 on slogan of “Try Something” • Opposite of Hoover • Promised the 3 Rs in first 100 days of office • Relieffor jobless • Recovery for businesses • Reforms to change economy • Created many government agencies to provide work for people

  4. Eugene Talmadge • What problems might people have with the government providing jobs? • 1932 – elected GA governor • ANTI-NEW DEAL • Gov’t jobs would take away from agricultural jobs • Lost support over couple of years • New Deal eventually let into GA

  5. Your Turn – Debate Between FDR and Talmadge • One person = FDR • One person = Talmadge • The year is 1932. The country has been in the Great Depression for almost 3 years and something has to be done. Knowing what you know about FDR and Talmadge (also on pages 376-381), write a script for a conversation betweenFDR and Talmadge discussing each other’s plans • Questions to Consider • What did FDR want to do in order to get the country out of the Depression? • Why would someone not want the government to assist? • Why was Talmadge against the New Deal? • Do you think it is more important to help your own state or do what is considered best for the country? • Think about the pros and cons of each person’s point of view. If you are Talmadge, keep in mind that you will be attacking the weak points of FDR and trying to push your positives. The same goes if you are FDR. • *THIS REQUIRES CREATIVITY, CRITICAL THINKING, AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF EACH PERSON’S POINT OF VIEW. IT IS TOUGH! Tackle it!

  6. New Deal Programs • Agricultural Adjustment Act • Paid farmers not to plant part of land and to kill off extra livestock – Why? • Farmers paid to NOT work • Simple Supply and Demand • Less supply = increased value of existing supply

  7. New Deal Programs (cont’d) • Civilian Conservation Corps. • Unemployed, unmarried men • 18-25 years old • Provided unskilled manual labor jobs • Conserve natural resources • Pay: $30/month • $25/month went to their parents

  8. New Deal Programs (cont’d) • Rural Electrification Administration (REA) • Urban areas = electricity • Rural = little electricity • Private companies did not want to provide ($$$) • Gov’t paid money to private companies to run lines

  9. Social Security • People not saving for retirement • Living longer • Who to pay for their living once older? • FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) • 7.5% of gross income • Forced SAVING • Social Security Act of 1965 • SS money can be used for other programs

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