15.5 Impact of the New Deal…

…on people

• FDR’s “New Deal Coalition” brought many conflicting groups together to vote for Democrats– Ex. Southern White and Northern Black voters

…on people

• Workers voted Dem. because of FDR’s Wagner Act– it gave them better hours/working conditions

and supported their right to unionize

• The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) would help negotiate between employers and unions.

…on the environment

• The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was a series of dams and other building projects that brought electricity to many farmers– Also prevented dangerous flooding

…on the role of govt.• The govt. now guarantees your

bank deposits (FDIC) and chases corrupt businesses (SEC)

• Social Security has fundamentally changed the way we look at the govt.’ responsibility to our most vulnerable citizens