Act Quote by Robert Dallek
“The so-called second New Deal of 1935 - including the Works Progress Administration, Social Security and the Wagner Act legalizing union labor - represented an effort to meet the rising voices demanding a more aggressive government approach to the collapse of national prosperity.”
About This Quote
Source Historical: New Deal Policies, United States, 1935
The 1935 reforms expanded federal intervention to address economic crisis and labor rights, reflecting public demand for stronger government action.
In simple terms: 1935 expanded government role to aid economy and workers.
Support proactive policies during crises.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- economic recovery
- labor negotiations
- public works projects
- social safety nets
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How did these reforms reshape American society?
- What modern issues could benefit from similar government action?
Implementation faced political opposition and budget constraints.