The New Deal refers to a set of programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression. It aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform to address the economic crisis and improve the lives of Americans.
Think of The New Deal like a toolbox filled with different tools that FDR used to fix a broken economy, just like you'd use different tools to fix things around your house.
Great Depression: A severe economic downturn that lasted from 1929 to the late 1930s, marked by high unemployment rates and widespread poverty.
Social Security Act: A key component of The New Deal, it established a system of federal assistance for elderly individuals, unemployed workers, and people with disabilities.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC): Another program under The New Deal that provided employment opportunities for young men through conservation projects such as reforestation and park construction.
Who was the President of the United States during the implementation of The New Deal?
Which program created under The New Deal aimed to regulate Wall Street?
What event largely prompted the creation and implementation of The New Deal?
What was one of the primary purposes of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) established during The New Deal?
Which demographic group benefitted least from The New Deal policies?
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