America 1920-1973High Exam FrequencyAQA

Opposition to the New Deal

Revise Opposition to the New Deal in America 1920-1973 for GCSE History with 10 exam-style questions and 4 flashcards. This is a high-frequency exam topic, so students should expect to explain it clearly under timed conditions.

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The Man Who Almost Beat Roosevelt

Introduction 2

Opposition from BOTH Sides

Deep Dive 3

The Supreme Court Crisis

Key Facts 4

Why Did Opposition to the New Deal Emerge?

Causation 5

⭐ Why Does This Matter?

Significance 6

What Do Historians Think?

Interpretations 7

Key Terms You Must Know

Definitions 8

Common Misconceptions

Misconceptions 9

Memory Aids: Opposition to the New Deal

Memory Aid 10

Exam Connection

Exam Focus 11

Exam Tips for Opposition to the New Deal

Exam Tips 12

Topic Summary: Opposition to the New Deal

Summary

Sample Flashcards

Who was Huey Long?

Louisiana politician — "Share Our Wealth" — take from rich, $5,000 per family. Assassinated 1935.

Who was Father Coughlin?

Radio priest with 40 million listeners who initially supported then violently attacked FDR and New Deal as "communist"

Sample Questions

In which year did the Supreme Court declare the NRA (National Recovery Administration) unconstitutional?

A. 1933
B. 1935
C. 1936
D. 1937

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What happened to Huey Long in 1935?

A. He was elected President of the United States
B. He was imprisoned for tax evasion
C. He was assassinated
D. He retired from politics

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