Opposition to the New Deal (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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Which groups opposed the New Deal?
Which groups opposed the New Deal?
Wealthy, Republicans, radicals & Court
How did Roosevelt finance his New Deal programs?
How did Roosevelt finance his New Deal programs?
By raising taxes on wealthy individuals
What did wealthy Americans think about work programs like planting trees?
What did wealthy Americans think about work programs like planting trees?
They were wasteful, not productive
Why did business owners resent Roosevelt's policies?
Why did business owners resent Roosevelt's policies?
They set min. wages & max. hours
What did Republicans believe about solving problems?
What did Republicans believe about solving problems?
Individuals should solve their own
What did some Republicans accuse Roosevelt of resembling?
What did some Republicans accuse Roosevelt of resembling?
A dictator with too much power
What did Francis Townsend propose?
What did Francis Townsend propose?
Pensions for all aged 60+
What did Huey Long's 'Share Our Wealth' policy include?
What did Huey Long's 'Share Our Wealth' policy include?
Confiscate fortunes over $5 million
What power does the Supreme Court have?
What power does the Supreme Court have?
To determine if laws follow Constitution
Why did the Court rule the Agricultural Adjustment Act unconstitutional in 1935?
Why did the Court rule the Agricultural Adjustment Act unconstitutional in 1935?
It removed states' rights
What happened in the 1936 presidential election?
What happened in the 1936 presidential election?
Roosevelt won decisively
What did Roosevelt say about opposition to the New Deal?
What did Roosevelt say about opposition to the New Deal?
Everyone was against it except voters