The New Deal Overview
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What was the primary purpose of the New Deal during the 1930s?

  • To promote free market policies
  • To reduce the economic role of government
  • To eliminate all government regulations
  • To counter the effects of the Great Depression (correct)
  • Which economist significantly influenced the policies of the New Deal?

  • Friedrich Hayek
  • John Maynard Keynes (correct)
  • Milton Friedman
  • Paul Krugman
  • Which of the following agencies was created as part of the New Deal?

  • Works Progress Administration (WPA) (correct)
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Social Security Administration (SSA)
  • What was a major criticism of the New Deal from progressives?

    <p>It did not address corporate greed sufficiently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program was created under the New Deal that provided food assistance?

    <p>Food Stamp Program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of the New Deal

    • Implemented during the 1930s to address the economic devastation caused by the Great Depression.
    • Enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to restore economic stability and growth in the U.S.

    Economic Philosophy

    • Influenced by economist John Maynard Keynes, advocating for government intervention in the economy.
    • Aim to counteract financial crisis through active government policies and programs.

    Key Agencies and Programs

    • Established various agencies and public works projects centralized around job creation and infrastructure.
    • Works Progress Administration (WPA): Employed artists and laborers, contributing to the cultural and physical landscape.
    • Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC): Focused on environmental conservation and employment for young men.

    Infrastructure Projects

    • Construction of significant projects like the Hoover Dam and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), which provided electricity and improved local economies.

    Political Legacy

    • The Democratic Party views the New Deal as a fundamental success, setting the benchmark for future social policies.
    • Newly introduced proposals like the Green New Deal draw direct inspiration from the original New Deal initiatives.

    Criticism and Debate

    • Progressives argue the New Deal failed to adequately restrict corporate power or protect minority rights.
    • Right-wing critics claim expansive government growth led to excessive spending and the establishment of a welfare state, citing programs like the Food Stamp Program as examples of wastefulness.

    Lasting Impact

    • Many New Deal programs remain integral to American social fabric and policies, even accepted by Republican politicians as foundational elements.

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    Explore the New Deal's role in American history during the 1930s. This quiz covers key policies and programs created under President Franklin D. Roosevelt to combat the Great Depression. Understand how these initiatives shaped government intervention in the economy.

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