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Roosevelt was in the zenith of his popularity after his landslide win in the 1936 election. Within months, however, the New Deal was mired in serious new difficulties. Identify which of the following are events of 1937 and 1938 that led to the end of the New Deal. 1. the "court-packing" plan 2. the establishment of the WPA 3. congressional opposition to major new legislation 4. the looming world crisis 5. the success of the Union Party 6. a huge drop in industrial production 7. the Roosevelt recession 8. the Social Security Act's system of unemployment insurance

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Roosevelt was in the zenith of his popularity after his landslide win in the 1936 election. Within months, however, the New Deal was mired in serious new difficulties. Identify which of the following are events of 1937 and 1938 that led to the end of the New Deal. 1. the "court-packing" plan 2. the establishment of the WPA 3. congressional opposition to major new legislation 4. the looming world crisis 5. the success of the Union Party 6. a huge drop in industrial production 7. the Roosevelt recession 8. the Social Security Act's system of unemployment insurance

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The events of 1937 and 1938 that led to the end of the New Deal include:

  1. The "court-packing" plan: This was a controversial proposal by Roosevelt to increase the number of U.S. Supreme Court justices from nine to as many as fifteen. This was seen as an attempt to change the balance of power in the Supreme Court in favor of his New Deal policies. However, it was met with strong opposition and ultimately failed, damaging Roosevelt's reputation and political capital.

  2. Congressional opposition to major new legislation: By 1937 and 1938, there was growing opposition in Congress to the New Deal. Many conservatives felt that the New Deal had gone too far and was leading to an expansion of government power that was dangerous and unconstitutional. This opposition made it increasingly difficult for Roosevelt to pass major new legislation.

  3. The looming world crisis: The late 1930s were a time of growing international tension, with the rise of fascist regimes in Europe and the start of World War II in 1939. This global crisis diverted attention and resources away from domestic issues and the New Deal.

  4. A huge drop in industrial production: In 1937, the U.S. economy took a sharp downturn, with industrial production dropping significantly. This was partly due to the Federal Reserve's decision to increase reserve requirements for banks, which led to a contraction in the money supply. This economic downturn, known as the "Roosevelt Recession," undermined confidence in the New Deal and led to calls for a change in policy.

  5. The Roosevelt Recession: As mentioned above, the economic downturn in 1937, known as the "Roosevelt Recession," was a major blow to the New Deal. It led to increased unemployment and a slowdown in economic growth, undermining confidence in Roosevelt's economic policies.

The establishment of the WPA (2), the success of the Union Party (5), and the Social Security Act's system of unemployment insurance (8) are not events of 1937 and 1938 that led to the end of the New Deal. The WPA was established in 1935, not 1937 or 1938. The Union Party did not have significant success, and the Social Security Act's system of unemployment insurance was part of the New Deal, not a factor that led to its end.

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