New Deal Criticisms and Responses

The video discusses opposition to FDR's New Deal, focusing on three main groups: the Supreme Court, demagogues, and conservatives. The Supreme Court challenged the New Deal's constitutionality, leading FDR to attempt court-packing. Demagogues like Charles Coughlin, Francis Townsend, and Huey Long criticized the New Deal for various reasons, influencing policies like Social Security. Conservatives opposed the New Deal's expansion of federal power, fearing economic and personal freedom impacts. These debates continue to influence American politics today.

Which two New Deal agencies were struck down by the Supreme Court for overstepping constitutional limits?

• National Industrial Recovery Act and Agricultural Adjustment Act

• Social Security Act and Civilian Conservation Corps

• Federal Emergency Relief Administration and Public Works Administration

• Tennessee Valley Authority and Works Progress Administration

What was FDR's controversial plan to counter the Supreme Court's opposition to his New Deal?

• Appeal to the United Nations

• Abolish the Supreme Court

• Impeach the justices

• Pack the court with additional justices

Who was the Catholic priest and radio show host that criticized the New Deal?

• Dr. Francis Townsend

• Huey Long

• Al Smith

• Father Charles Coughlin

What was Dr. Francis Townsend's main proposal in response to the New Deal?

• A new tax on the wealthy

• A national healthcare system

• A pension plan for the elderly

• A guaranteed income for all Americans

What was the name of Huey Long's program that aimed to address wealth inequality?

• New Freedom

• Share Our Wealth

• Fair Deal

• Great Society

Which of the following was NOT a criticism of the New Deal by the demagogues?

• It failed to provide adequate financial security for the elderly

• It was too radical and needed more moderate reforms

• It overstepped constitutional limits

• It did not do enough to address wealth inequality

What was a primary concern of conservatives regarding the New Deal?

• It would lead to a monarchy

• It would increase the power of the states

• It would expand the federal government too much

• It would decrease military spending

How did conservatives view the New Deal's tax and spend policies?

• As a necessary economic boost

• As a threat to long-term economic stability

• As a means to increase military funding

• As a way to reduce the national debt

What did conservatives fear about the growing size of the federal government under the New Deal?

• It would infringe on individual liberties

• It would reduce international trade

• It would strengthen state governments

• It would lead to a dictatorship

What ongoing political debate was foreshadowed by the criticisms of the New Deal?

• The importance of military spending

• The size and role of government

• The balance between state and federal power

• The role of the United Nations