The New Deal Impacts Society
"African-Americans gave their votes to Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Democratic Party for the first time, establishing a political loyalty that has endured for roughly seventy years. "
The New Deal did not end the Depression, however, citizens were aware of the government making an effort to change the ways of American society. Programs, such as the CCC and WPA, created more jobs as well as constructing important works. The national government increased in size as it had an increase in power, in regulating many of the New Deal's programs. This allowed for the government to become more involved with the daily lives of American citizens. The New Deal ultimately influenced Kennedy's New Frontier Plan and had a lasting influence on the Social Security Act. In regards to gender, Women travelled spreading the word to vote for Roosevelt during the New Deal voter coalition that re-elected Roosevelt in 1936. For the most part, however, the New Deal didn't promote gender equality for women as well as their opportunities.
The New Deal Impacts Ethnic Groups
1. Roosevelt failed to support civil rights for African Americans. Mexican Americans worked for low wages.
2. Native Americans benefited from the worked for low wages.
3. Native Americans benefited from the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934.
The New Deal Impacts Ethnic Groups
1. Roosevelt failed to support civil rights for African Americans. Mexican Americans worked for low wages.
2. Native Americans benefited from the worked for low wages.
3. Native Americans benefited from the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934.
New Deal Programs Today
Several of FDR’s New Deal programs continue to help Americans today.
1. A National Pension System. The Social Security system pays out old-age pensions (and has been expanded to include aid to other groups). It is funded through taxes on employers and employees.
2. Oversight of Labor Practices. Created by the Wagner Act, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) oversees labor unions. It also investigates disputes between management and labor.
3. Agricultural Price Supports. This program pays farmers to raise crops for domestic use rather than export. To receive payments, farmers must agree to limit the space they devote to certain crops.
4. Protection for Savings. After the bank holiday of 1933, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was created. The FDIC insures bank deposits up to $100,000. It replaces the deposits of individuals if banks close.
5. Regulation of the Stock Market. A federal agency called the Securities and Exchange Commission watches the stock market. It makes sure companies follow fair practices for trading stocks.
1. A National Pension System. The Social Security system pays out old-age pensions (and has been expanded to include aid to other groups). It is funded through taxes on employers and employees.
2. Oversight of Labor Practices. Created by the Wagner Act, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) oversees labor unions. It also investigates disputes between management and labor.
3. Agricultural Price Supports. This program pays farmers to raise crops for domestic use rather than export. To receive payments, farmers must agree to limit the space they devote to certain crops.
4. Protection for Savings. After the bank holiday of 1933, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was created. The FDIC insures bank deposits up to $100,000. It replaces the deposits of individuals if banks close.
5. Regulation of the Stock Market. A federal agency called the Securities and Exchange Commission watches the stock market. It makes sure companies follow fair practices for trading stocks.