The New Deal
Beginning of paper
During the 1930's, America witnessed a breakdown of the Democratic
and free enterprise system as the US fell into the worst depression in
history. The economic depression that beset the United States and other
countries was unique in its severity and its consequences. At the depth of
the depression ....
Middle of paper
.... economic crises. Many economic, political, and social
factors lead up to the New Deal. Staggering statistics, like a 25%
unemployment rate, and the fact that 20% of NYC school children were under
weight and malnourished, made it clear immediate action was necessary. In
the first two years, the New Deal was concerned mainly with relief,
setting up shelters and soup kitchens to feed the millions of unemployed.
However as time progressed, the focus shifted towards recovery. In
order to accomp ....
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