Question

the second hundred days
(pages 495–496)
what did voters think about the
new deal?
the economy improved in the first two years of
roosevelt’s presidency. but it did not improve
much. still, the new deal was very popular.
democrats increased their majority in congress in
the midterm elections of 1934.
fdr launched a second wave of reforms—
sometimes called the second new deal. these
were programs designed to help poor people. the
president’s wife, eleanor roosevelt, traveled
around the country. she reported to the president
on the suffering of the poor. she spoke up for
women and minorities.
the 1936 election was an overwhelming victory
for roosevelt, the democrats, and the new deal.
it also marked the first time most african
americans voted democratic. and it was the first
time that labor unions supported a single candi-
date. they supported roosevelt.

1. what did the elections of 1934 and 1936 tell about

the new deal?

chapter 15 the new deal 151

Explanation:

To answer this, we analyze the text: In 1934, Democrats increased their majority in Congress, showing the New Deal's popularity. The 1936 election was an overwhelming victory for Roosevelt, Democrats, and the New Deal, with new voter groups (African Americans, labor unions) supporting it. These elections indicated the New Deal was widely supported.

Answer:

The elections of 1934 and 1936 showed that the New Deal was very popular. In 1934, Democrats increased their majority in Congress. In 1936, Roosevelt, the Democrats, and the New Deal won an overwhelming victory, with new voter groups (like most African Americans and labor unions) supporting it, indicating broad approval of the New Deal.