The Legacy of the New Deal - Unit 7

She organized a protest march.

She resigned from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She wrote a letter to Congress.

She funded Marian Anderson's concert.

10% program participation requirement

Creation of the 'Black Cabinet'

Social Security initially excluded farm and domestic workers

Mary McLeod Bethune's leadership in the National Youth Administration

Created social safety net programs

Established federal job creation programs

Reduced government support for citizens

Changed Americans' expectations of government support

African Americans and women, due to racial discrimination and traditional social roles

Native Americans, due to the Indian Reorganization Act

Farmers, due to lack of agricultural support

Business owners, due to increased regulations