HIST 221 Chapter 21: Text Notes - Chapter 21.docx
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Columbia river project: grand coulee dam publics works revolution . Project begun in 1930s, went into operation in 1941. Produced abundant cheap power, eventually 40% of nation s hydroelectric power. Fdr won 57% of popular vote & democrats majority in congress. The coming of the new deal: 1930 s, political responses to depression. Conservative govts in power in britain & france. Concern over public order rather than suffering/policy innovations. Tyrants in germany (hitler) and ussr (stalin) Militarist govt in japan, invaded china in 1937, hoped to expand rule throughout asia. Fdr s new deal: alternative to socialism (left) and nazism (right: hoped to reconcile democracy, individual liberty, and economic planning. Appointed administration of intellectuals and social workers symbolic of progressive reform: ex. 862: brandeis: corporations have too much power, should be broken up (not regulated), helped depression, kept prices up, others claimed large firms: inevitable but should be managed/directed by the govt **1st new deal view**
