FD Roosevelt and the New Deals: conflict of ideas over role of Federal Government
Roosevelt's New Deal programmes massively expanded what the national government did and spent. Many Americans fiercely disagreed about whether that expansion was right or dangerous.
Real World
The Supreme Court struck down the National Recovery Administration in 1935 (Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States), ruling it unconstitutional — showing that opposition to the New Deal came from within government itself, not just business interests.
Exam Focus
For 'how far' questions, structure your argument around supporters (labour unions, unemployed) versus opponents (Supreme Court, businessmen, Huey Long) before reaching a judgment.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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