The Effects of the New Deal on American Politics

Introduction

There are rarely political decisions that are judged by a large majority as positive and there are measures enacted by governments as rare, the effects of which still make positive impact decades later (David, 363). The New Deal program of the 32nd U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt met both criteria. The term refers to a series of measures that were adopted by Congress 1933-1936 and which should counteract the effects of the global economic crisis had brought the unemployment and poverty to a large extent on the American people. Historians distinguish between two sections of the New Deal, the first section was created in 1933 to the rapid restoration of public order, the banking and economic system was used and the second from 1934 to 1936 long-term. Since the New Deal, there are the political camps in the U.S. a clear distinction between those who favor government intervention in the market and those who reject this strict (David, 366).

Emergence of New Deal and Impact on American Politics

President Roosevelt began his first term in office amid the worst economic crisis that America had ever experienced. Banks were closed, unemployment was in a very short time rose to 25%, and the income fell drastically. In this time of great uncertainty and fear of unrest to the President were granted extensive powers (Himmelberg, 12). In the first 100 days in office Roosevelt brought all his initiatives through Congress. His first act was all the banks in the country close to prevent further trouble arose. Five days later he led the Emergency Banking Act, which ensures, that was only from the central bank may offer banking businesses checked - this rule applies to the present (Himmelberg, 16). While most banks in the law opened up again and shortly thereafter allowed a stable monetary system, had more than 4,000 smaller banks close or join others. Shortly afterwards it was decided by the government that the U.S. dollar is now no longer tied to gold, but traded freely against other currencies was.

In another, in quick succession laws enacted Roosevelt lowered state spending by cutting the salaries and pensions, which ended Prohibition, and prompted several improvements for the rural population, which was hit particularly hard by the recession. Among other things, he increased the prices of agricultural products (Cushman, 29). This measure, however, encountered any resistance and protests, especially in the urban population, because with the aim of increasing the income of the farmer whose supply has been artificially scarce. A dedicated agency, the Agricultural Adjustment Administration paid farmers for letting their fields lie fallow or to kill young animals.

To Roosevelt's goals included a strengthening of workers. In government, there was the ideal of cooperation based on economics. Thus creating the National Labor Relations Act, the basis for a strengthening of trade unions and protected the right of workers to represent their interests. Previously it had made ??the government to ensure that wages kept pace with the price of ...