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The Supreme Court Crisis

Part of Opposition to the New Deal · GCSE GCSE History revision

This key facts covers The Supreme Court Crisis within Opposition to the New Deal for GCSE History. Revise Opposition to the New Deal in America 1920-1973 for GCSE History with 12 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 3 of 12 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Section 3 of 12

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12 questions

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15 flashcards

⚖️ The Supreme Court Crisis

The Supreme Court became FDR's biggest obstacle:

1935
NRA declared unconstitutional — Court said federal government couldn't regulate business this way
1936
AAA declared unconstitutional — More New Deal laws under threat
1937
FDR's "court packing" plan — Tried to add 6 new justices. Seen as attack on democracy. Plan failed.
After 1937
Court became more favourable — Older justices retired/died, FDR appointed replacements

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Opposition from BOTH SidesWhy Did Opposition to the New Deal Emerge?The Man Who Almost Beat Roosevelt⭐ Why Does This Matter?

Practice Questions for Opposition to the New Deal

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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Quick Recall 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"

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