New Deal Impact and Legacy

The video discusses the end of the New Deal, highlighting FDR's spending cuts in 1937 and the resulting recession. It covers FDR's court-packing attempt, the mixed impact of the New Deal on women and African-Americans, and the political shifts it caused. The New Deal's legacy includes increased federal involvement in the economy and a realignment of the Democratic Party.

What was one of the main reasons for the end of the New Deal programs in 1937?

• The outbreak of World War II

• Concerns about the federal deficit

• A Supreme Court ruling

• A natural disaster

What was FDR's court-packing plan intended to achieve?

• Appoint more Republican judges

• Reduce the power of Congress

• Increase the number of Supreme Court justices

• Expand the New Deal programs

How did Eleanor Roosevelt contribute to the New Deal's impact on women?

• By organizing military efforts

• By opposing the New Deal

• By advocating for women's rights and involvement

• By leading the Supreme Court

What was a significant change in FDR's New Deal policies regarding African-Americans?

• They were excluded from all programs

• Discrimination was banned in WPA projects

• They were given voting rights

• They were prioritized over other groups

Why did FDR remain in office despite economic dissatisfaction in 1938?

• A strong economy

• He promised more New Deal programs

• He was the only candidate

• The threat of World War II

What replaced the need for New Deal programs during World War II?

• A global economic boom

• The war economy creating jobs

• A decrease in population

• A new set of government policies

Which New Deal program is still significant today?

• The Civilian Conservation Corps

• Social Security

• The National Recovery Administration

• The Public Works Administration

How did the New Deal affect the Democratic Party's voter base?

• It lost all minority support

• It began to attract African-American voters

• It became a predominantly Southern party

• It focused solely on rural voters

What was a major legacy of the New Deal in terms of government involvement?

• Abolishment of the executive branch

• Increased federal involvement in the economy

• Complete privatization of industries

• Decreased federal power

What was a key factor in the Democratic Party's shift during the New Deal era?

• A focus on international policies

• Recruitment of African-American voters

• A return to conservative values

• Abolition of the New Deal programs