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The Second New Deal Takes Hold

The Second New Deal Takes Hold. Ch. 15 Section 2. Main Idea. The Second New Deal included new programs to extend federal aid and stimulate the nation’s economy. The Second Hundred Days. Economy had improved during FDR’s first 2 years as president He still wanted more improvement

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The Second New Deal Takes Hold

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  1. The Second New Deal Takes Hold Ch. 15 Section 2

  2. Main Idea • The Second New Deal included new programs to extend federal aid and stimulate the nation’s economy.

  3. The Second Hundred Days • Economy had improved during FDR’s first 2 years as president • He still wanted more improvement • Unemployment rates remained high • Production still lagged behind 1920’s levels • Roosevelt decided to launch a Second New Deal - another burst of activity aimed at providing more help for farmers and workers

  4. Eleanor Roosevelt • The First Lady (FDR’s wife) • Helped her husband out every chance she got – very important part of the second new deal

  5. Reelecting FDR • 1936 presidential election • FDR (democrat) vs. Alfred Landon (republican) • Overwhelming victory by FDR

  6. Helping Farmers • Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act • What program did this replace? • Paid farmers for cutting production • 1938 – Second Agricultural Adjustment Act • Did not include a previous processing tax to pay for farm subsidies

  7. Works Progress Administration (WPA) • Designed to help the nation’s youth, professionals, and other workers • Headed by Harry Hopkins • Provided the unemployed with jobs in construction, garment making, teaching, arts, and other fields

  8. National Youth Administration (NYA) • Created to provide education, jobs, counseling, and recreation for young people • Also provided financial aid for high school, college, and graduate school

  9. Wagner Act • Reestablished the NIRA provision of collective bargaining • Protected the rights of workers • Allowed them to join unions without pressure from management

  10. Social Security Act • 1935 • 3 major parts: • Old-age insurance for retirees 65 or older and their spouses • Unemployment compensation system • Aid to families with dependent children and the disabled

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