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Effects of the New Deal

Effects of the New Deal. Chapter 13 Section 3. Women help lead the New Deal. Eleanor transforms the role of the first lady Francis Perkins is named Sec. of Labor She is the first female cabinet member Did little to help end gender discrimination. New Deal effects on minorities.

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Effects of the New Deal

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  1. Effects of the New Deal Chapter 13 Section 3

  2. Women help lead the New Deal • Eleanor transforms the role of the first lady • Francis Perkins is named Sec. of Labor • She is the first female cabinet member • Did little to help end gender discrimination

  3. New Deal effects on minorities • Last hired, first fired • Did not receive equal wages • Few received social security

  4. Politics Shift • Minority vote which had traditionally gone Republican shifts to Democrat in the 1930’s

  5. Role of Government Expands • Playing a Larger Role in the Economy • Gone are the days when gov. stays out of business • Rejection of laissez faire • Accepted responsibility for spurring economic growth

  6. Role of Government Expands • Creating a Welfare State • Major change in government policy • Government assumes responsibility for every citizen • This will grow greatly over time • This very debate divides liberals and conservatives today

  7. Restoring the Environment • Many programs helped the environment or at least gave people a place to enjoy it • A few hurt(TVA)

  8. Changing the Nature of the Presidency • Gave the executive branch much more power • Radio and relationship with the press will set standards for future presidents • Presidential term limits

  9. Modern Day Critics • Created a large federal government • Created make work jobs and hurt free market • Paying people not to farm • Deficit Spending • Court Packing

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