How did the Second New Deal differ from earlier programs?

Question

Multiple choice question.

It gave some recognition to labor unions.

It left much of the responsibility for corporate reform to the states.

It was less friendly to corporate interests.

It was more friendly to corporate interests.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: It was less friendly to corporate interests.

The Second New Deal, introduced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the mid-1930s, aimed to provide more substantial assistance to workers and the poor, and it included greater regulatory measures for businesses, thereby reflecting a shift away from previous policies that were more accommodating to corporate interests.