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Do Now. Observe, Reflect, and Question this cartoon (2 Each). Critics of the New Deal. Take your own notes. You will get a question-based review sheet Test Wednesday. American Liberty League.
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Do Now • Observe, Reflect, and Question this cartoon • (2 Each)
Critics of the New Deal • Take your own notes. • You will get a question-based review sheet • Test Wednesday
American Liberty League • Headed by former Democratic candidate for Pres. Alfred E. Smith, National Association of Manufactures and leading business figures • New Deal=limited freedom, unconstitutional, and “un-American”
Father Charles Coughlin (The Radio Priest) • Demanded the nationalization of banks and more equal sharing of the wealth. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS9_gqCytV4
Dr. Francis Townsend • Redistribute the wealth by giving people over 60 a $200 check each month.
Senator Huey P. Long (Louisiana Kingfish) • “Share the Wealth Society,” proposed to give each needy family $5000.
Huey Long • He is a hero • http://www.hueylong.com/life-times/assassination.php • He is a threat • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdzAbxsjPRA