The prompt was "What is the New Deal and what were the effects" <-- something like that anyways.
Due to the Stock Market crash, widespread unemployment, and economical failure, the common people of the United States lost confidence in their federal government. This loss of property, financial security, and most importantly, morale, lead to what is known as the Great Depression.
As an advocate for the citizens of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt knew that he must directly aid the people of his nation. In haste, his administration enacted his policies, which were designed to alleviate the problems of the Great Depression. Known as the New Deal, these policies targeted the unconfident and unemployed American public. The New Deal focused on these general goals; economic recovery and relief for the needy.
The needy were mostly characterized by those who had no financial security. With the loss of financial security during the Great Depression, hopelessness and despair would arise as families would not know how to provide for themselves. As a remedy, Roosevelt implemented many programs as direct relief to the people and direct stimulation of the economy. One such program, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), put young men to work in flood control projects, developing parks, planting trees, and reforestation. Another program, the Work Progress Administration (WPA), was created in order to provide as many jobs to the unemployed as possible.
The main goal of these programs was to put money back into the pockets of the consumers, who would in turn, put money back into economy. But not only was the purpose to aid the population in terms of money, but also reinforce the ideal that families were able to and could support themselves. The confidence in themselves would further the confidence in the federal government as an advocate of the people.
These programs were created with the intention of slowly helping the economy through the aid of its people. The programs were undoubtedly successful -- they provided jobs for the needy. Furthermore, they elevated the morale of the American citizen. Although these programs did not help the nation out of the Great Depression, it accomplished its main focus.
I was running out of fuel, but this is pretty much the rough draft. Things will be finalized with the group tomorrow. I appreciate any comments, additions, or criticism. 🙂
Due to the Stock Market crash, widespread unemployment, and economical failure, the common people of the United States lost confidence in their federal government. This loss of property, financial security, and most importantly, morale, lead to what is known as the Great Depression.
As an advocate for the citizens of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt knew that he must directly aid the people of his nation. In haste, his administration enacted his policies, which were designed to alleviate the problems of the Great Depression. Known as the New Deal, these policies targeted the unconfident and unemployed American public. The New Deal focused on these general goals; economic recovery and relief for the needy.
The needy were mostly characterized by those who had no financial security. With the loss of financial security during the Great Depression, hopelessness and despair would arise as families would not know how to provide for themselves. As a remedy, Roosevelt implemented many programs as direct relief to the people and direct stimulation of the economy. One such program, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), put young men to work in flood control projects, developing parks, planting trees, and reforestation. Another program, the Work Progress Administration (WPA), was created in order to provide as many jobs to the unemployed as possible.
The main goal of these programs was to put money back into the pockets of the consumers, who would in turn, put money back into economy. But not only was the purpose to aid the population in terms of money, but also reinforce the ideal that families were able to and could support themselves. The confidence in themselves would further the confidence in the federal government as an advocate of the people.
These programs were created with the intention of slowly helping the economy through the aid of its people. The programs were undoubtedly successful -- they provided jobs for the needy. Furthermore, they elevated the morale of the American citizen. Although these programs did not help the nation out of the Great Depression, it accomplished its main focus.
I was running out of fuel, but this is pretty much the rough draft. Things will be finalized with the group tomorrow. I appreciate any comments, additions, or criticism. 🙂
