Question

section 2 (pages 495 - 501)
the second new deal takes hold
before you read
in the last section, you read about the early days of the new deal.
in this section, you will learn about the second new deal.
as you read
use the web below to take notes on the major programs of the second new deal.
terms and names
eleanor roosevelt first lady, social reformer, political adviser
works progress administration (wpa) new deal jobs program
national youth administration program to provide aid and jobs to young people
wagner act law to protect workers’ rights
social security act program that provided aid to people with disabilities and pensions for retired workers
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 candidate. they supported roosevelt.

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

Explanation:

To answer this, we analyze the election details: In 1934, Democrats increased their majority in Congress, showing the New Deal's popularity. The 1936 election was a huge victory for Roosevelt, Democrats, and the New Deal, with African Americans and labor unions supporting it, further indicating strong public approval.

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 most African Americans voting Democratic and labor unions supporting Roosevelt for the first time. This indicated broad public approval of the New Deal's policies.