Why Is The New Deal Important To The Economy

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Katey Goodshaw Due: March 13, 2012 Period 6, U.S. History PWA, Benefits for All The New Deal was a series of policies started by Franklin Delano Roosevelt as an attempt to stabilize America’s economy during the Great Depression. One of FDR’s attempts to get America out of the Great Depression was the formation of alphabet agencies. These agencies were started to give work to citizens who were unemployed and to better the general community. The agencies helped unemployed people make a living during an economically difficult time and helped improve communities for all residents. I believe that the New Deal was an important improvement to our country because it helped many people during a time of struggle. In 1935 congress calculated that the FDR programs provided approximately $800 million in Federal Funds and created millions of jobs. Many alphabet agencies including the Public Works Administration (PWA) brought multiple benefits to individuals as well as communities. This program was created by the National Industrial Recovery Act in June 1933 following the Great Depression. The goals of the Public Works Administration were to spend $3.3 billion in the first year, and $6…show more content…
I believe that the New Deal was a necessary development to our country because it helped many people during a time of struggle. The Public Works Administration (PWA) brought multiple benefits to individuals as well as communities. This program was created by the National Industrial Recovery Act in June 1933 following the Great Depression. The aspirations of the Public Works Administration were to provide employment, stabilize businesses, and help revive the economy. The Public Works Administration improved the lives of many individuals but did not necessarily fix the economy immediately, yet gave Americans a sense of
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