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Effects of the New Deal Topic 5.5 and 5.6

Effects of the New Deal Topic 5.5 and 5.6. Economic. Relieved poverty in some segments of society. Economic. Created large deficits; raised the national debt. Economic. Strengthened unions (Wagner Act and Closed shop laws). Economic.

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Effects of the New Deal Topic 5.5 and 5.6

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  1. Effects of the New DealTopic 5.5 and 5.6

  2. Economic • Relieved poverty in some segments of society

  3. Economic • Created large deficits; raised the national debt.

  4. Economic • Strengthened unions (Wagner Act and Closed shop laws).

  5. Economic • Created large public works projects (i.e. – Hoover Dam, various city halls, etc.)

  6. Economic • Strengthened banks and the stock market

  7. Political • Changed people’s view of the role of government.

  8. Political Expanded the role of the Federal Government.

  9. Political • Provided much political controversy.

  10. Social • Excluded help for tenant farmers.

  11. Social • Discriminated against women and minorities.

  12. Social • Provided hope to Americans that they would be able to make it through the Depression

  13. Cultural • Encouraged popular and fine arts. • Created the Federal Writers Project. • Created the Federal Music Project. • Created Federal Theatre Project WPA

  14. Thomas Hart Benson • Painter who created modern murals of working class scenes.

  15. Marion Anderson • African American opera singer • denied use of Independence Hall in Philadelphia by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

  16. invited by Eleanor Roosevelt to sing in front of the Lincoln Monument instead.

  17. The New Deal Today… • Impact is still debated • May have slowed our recovery • Allowed millions to SURVIVE the Depression.

  18. New Deal Organizations & Laws that still exist today: • Security & Exchange Commission • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation • Tennessee Valley Authority • Social Security Administration

  19. Culture During the Depression • Entertainment became a big business during the 1920s • NBC , CBS • MGM ,Twentieth Century Fox, Paramount

  20. Temporary Relief From the Challenges of the Depression • Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs • Frankenstein • Gone With the Wind

  21. The Wizard of Oz • One of the most memorable depression-era films • Promised audiences that their dreams really would come true

  22. The Radio’s Increasing Popularity • National radio networks broadcast popular shows starring comedians • Bob Hope • Jack Benny • Soap Operas • Variety Shows • Dramatic shows such a The Lone Ranger

  23. Dorothea Lange • Created powerful images of impoverished farmers and migrant workers

  24. John Steinbeck • The Grapes of Wrath • Follows the fictional Joad family from their home on Oklahoma (Dust Bowl) to California where they hope to build a better life • Instead of the promised land the Joads encounter exploitation, disease, hunger, and political corruption

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