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During which years was the New Deal implemented?
Which aspect of the economy did the New Deal aim to restructure?
What was the purpose of programs like WPA and CCC under the New Deal?
Which program provided financial assistance to the elderly during the New Deal era?
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Which New Deal programs still exist today and offer economic stability and infrastructure development?
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Study Notes
- Franklin Roosevelt introduced the New Deal to address the economic crisis during his presidency in the 1930s, focusing on relief, recovery, and reform.
- The New Deal consisted of government programs implemented between 1933 and 1938, approved by Congress or enforced through executive orders.
- Divided into the "First New Deal" (1933-1934) and "Second New Deal" (1935-1938), it aimed to restructure the economy, provide relief, improve resource use, and create work programs.
- Programs like WPA and CCC were designed to employ the jobless, while Social Security Act provided financial assistance to the elderly, and TVA brought electricity to rural areas.
- Despite criticism and debates on its effectiveness, New Deal programs like FDIC, FHA, FCIC, and SEC still exist today, offering economic stability and infrastructure development.
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Learn about Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal introduced during the Great Depression, government programs aimed at providing relief, recovery, and reform. Discover key initiatives like the WPA, CCC, and Social Security Act, that shaped the US economy and infrastructure.
