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Not everyone supported the New Deal. As a formula for economic recovery, the New Deal failed. Many businessmen and financiers did not support the economic measures of the New Deal. With the recession of 1937, many business leaders and politicians claimed that FDR's policies were a failure and the attempt to maintain prosperity during peacetime was not successful at all.
Many felt that the Depression was just part of the free enterprise (capitalistic) system correcting itself and the laws, such as supply and demand, of the free enterprise system would eventually heal the economy. There were also groups that supported radical reforms proposed by people like Huey Long, the Kingfish, Father Coughlin, and Dr. Townsend.
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∙ 13y agoNot everyone supported the New Deal. As a formula for economic recovery, the New Deal failed. Many businessmen and financiers did not support the economic measures of the New Deal. With the recession of 1937, many business leaders and politicians claimed that FDR's policies were a failure and the attempt to maintain prosperity during peacetime was not successful at all.
Many felt that the Depression was just part of the free enterprise (capitalistic) system correcting itself and the laws, such as supply and demand, of the free enterprise system would eventually heal the economy. There were some radical proposals. Huey Long (The Kingfish) from Louisiana gained some support for his "Share the Wealth" program. This would place taxes on the very wealthy and no personal incomes on more than one million dollars a year would be allowed. This appealed to the poor and middle class. Dr. Townsend proposed a monthly pension plan in which the federal government would pay a pension to all people over 60 years of age. The pensioners would have to spend all the monthly pension before getting the next months check, and they could not work. Father Coughlin was a Roman Catholic priest who had a radio program. He proposed a complete overhaul of the monetary system, including abolition of the Federal Reserve System. While FDR had his critics, none of their programs were ever adopted and FDR's popularity remained high and eventually the critics and their supporters gave up.
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What was the impact the new deal had on various ethnic groups?
Mexicans also sucked but yet, the New Deal protected their right.... Even though they sucked too.
How did Shi Huangdi deal with people who opposed him?
he killed him
What groups did the new deal affect?
The New Deal affected most people in the United States such as:- Farmers- unemployed workers,and workers who belonged to unions....- business groups- young workers- students, teachers, artists, writers, musicians....- Native Americans- Afro-Americans- Women- Some Mexican-Americans- And the poor, and needy.....
Why did groups at both ends of the political criticize the New Deal?
Republicans and business people charged that the New Deal programs were too radical, undermining private property, economic stability, and democracy. Critics on the left faulted the New Deal for its failure to allay the human suffering caused by the depression and for its timidity in attacking corporate power and greed.
Was the 21st amendment in New Deal or in 2nd New Deal?
1st new deal
Why did the supreme court opposed the new deal?
The supreme court opposed the New Deal, because there were nine members in total, and seven were Republicans. The Republicans did not agree with President Roosevelt's New Deal laws.
Who was the louisiana senator who opposed the New Deal?
Huey long
What groups were left out of the New Deal?
Those of "color" were left out of the new deal. The African American citizens were left out of the new deal and segregation laws continued to pass.
Who were the groups that opposed a new strong form of national government?
The Anti-Federalists.
Who opposed the New Deal policies?
While the New Deal programs were generally popular with the majority of Americans, most of the Republicans in congress opposed them. Some of their opposition was political-- President Roosevelt was a Democrat, and traditionally, politicians oppose many of the policies of the opposing party. Many of the Republicans who opposed the New Deal believed it was too expensive to implement, and that it would result in an expansion of government.
How did the New Deal affect minority groups?
It affected the groups very badly because how they were treating the people in the minority groups.
The liberty league was an organization of wealthy men who opposed the new deal?
That statement is true :p
Why was Governor Talmadge opposed of the new deal?
Because he blocked New Deal programs from taking effect in Georgia.
Why was the New Deal attacked by the Republicans?
They opposed the New Deal because of the huge costs that were needed for the New Deal, the tax payers had to pay a lot more, and the disappearance of Laissez Faire.
How did the new deal provide help different groups of Americans?
The New Deal was for everyone. It did not matter which political party that you belonged to, you could still benefit from the programs.
What was the impact the new deal had on various ethnic groups?
Mexicans also sucked but yet, the New Deal protected their right.... Even though they sucked too.
What two groups were not affected by New Deal Programs?
Women and African Americans (the two groups fighting for rights)
