By Nancy
The New Deal
When Franklin Roosevelt became president, he offered a “New Deal” for the American people. What was the New Deal? How was it put in place? One of the primary reasons Roosevelt won the presidency in 1932 was because he promised to try and do something to end the economic crisis America was facing. As he entered the office, Roosevelt hoped to do three things. First, he hoped to provide relief for the poor and the unemployed. Next, he wanted the economy to recover to its normal levels. Finally, he wished to reform the financial systems so that an economic depression would not happen again. Relief, recovery, and reform became known as the three R’s. The New Deal’s programs helped provide jobs, feed Americans, and make lasting improvements all across the United States.
(Adapted from YouTube Channel Reading Through History)
FDR is a pivotal personality in American history. Before him, America was a lot more inward looking country. He brought America and the world together. This is an interesting moment to talk about FDR because America is once again going inward.