Conflict in the Early 20th Century, 1890–1945

Introduction of universal voting rights for federal employees.

Restrictions on collective bargaining rights for public sector workers.

Enactment of a uniform minimum wage across different sectors.

Nationwide application of social security benefits.

Free silver movement

Laissez-faire economics

Welfare state development

Isolationism

It regulated stock market transactions.

It offered financial support to struggling farmers.

It insured bank deposits up to a certain limit.

It provided jobs and income to the unemployed during the Great Depression.

The Federal Emergency Relief Administration

The Resettlement Administration

The Public Works Administration

The Civilian Conservation Corps

It caused immediate wage parity across all industries resulting in decreased labor disputes nationwide.

It allowed workers to unionize and bargain collectively which led to significant growth in union membership.

It led to widespread strikes due to compulsory adherence to strict production codes set by employers only.

It prompted rapid automation within factories as a response from business owners opposing organized labor rights.

Efforts towards American territorial expansion overseas.

The need for federal response to the economic impacts of the Great Depression

Escalation of Cold War tensions with the USSR.

Implementation of isolationist policies in U.S. foreign affairs.

It did not do enough to create jobs

It did not do enough to address the needs of farmers

It was too focused on social welfare programs

It went too far in regulating businesses

By championing private sector investments to mitigate the impacts of the Great Depression

By advocating for a return to foundational values in response to societal shifts

By showcasing the New Deal's success in job creation across various sectors

By underscoring the necessity of military readiness during global conflicts

Farmers

Elderly Americans

African Americans

Urban workers

Critics claimed it helped in restructuring social norms, whereas supporters argued it failed to address minority rights.

Supporters praised it for providing jobs and stabilizing banks, while critics labeled it as overreaching government intervention.

Both supporters and critics agreed that the New Deal effectively ended the Great Depression immediately after implementation.

Supporters condemned it for increasing federal debt, while critics admired its efforts to standardize industrial production.