Year 11 - History
Opposition to the New Deal
America 1920–1973, Opportunity and inequality
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils undergo a period study that provides an unfolding narrative which tells a story about a period that shaped the world we live in today. They look at the key events, developments, people and stories that defined the chosen period.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the reasons for and impact of opposition to the New Deal.
Key Notes
- Some Republicans continued to support a laissez-faire approach.
- Some businesses resented increased government interference under the New Deal.
- Radicals argued that the New Deal did not do enough to help the American people.
- Roosevelt's New Deal won widespread support as part of his landslide election victory in 1936.
- The Supreme Court declared some parts of the New Deal to be unconstitutional.
Vocabulary To Learn
- laissez-faire: laissez-faire beliefs suggest that the government should not interfere with the economy
- radical: a radical is someone who believes there should be major social and political change
- unconstitutional: something may be declared unconstitutional if it is not allowed under the laws of a political system
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The only reason people opposed the New Deal was because it increased costs for the rich and wealthy.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Some Republicans continued to support a laissez-faire approach. Some businesses resented increased government interference under the New Deal.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'laissez-faire'
laissez-faire beliefs suggest that the government should not interfere with the economy.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: The only reason people opposed the New Deal was because it increased costs for the rich and wealthy. Correction: Radical opposition to the New Deal was based on the idea that it did not do enough to help the poor. Opposition from the Supreme Court was based on judgements that some aspects of the New Deal were unconstitutional.
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