Which source is the most useful as evidence about public opinion towards the new deal? EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWERS.

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Which source is the most useful as evidence about public opinion towards the new deal? EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWERS.

Source one is a letter that was published by Roosevelt’s supporters as part of his election campaign in 1936 – Source H. Hence, that this information is under propaganda terms and conditions, this person is in favour of Roosevelt and is part of his campaign. Thus, contradicting reliability itself. Propaganda is a campaign device that is made to manipulate and influence people’s minds. Also, this source does not reflect on the public’s opinion, as it is a letter from one’s self describing only one personal home-life situation “The man you sent found our house and we went down to the bank with him.” As this source was written in 1936, it seems quite biased given that this was the period for re-election and that it is written.

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However, on the other hand, although this piece of propaganda may seem biased the facts that are being delivered are actually genuine. Roosevelt, did deliver his words and acts and wanted to create jobs for the ordinary standard living people – he put his words into actions. The source writer elaborates this by mentioning Roosevelt getting his furniture back for him. “Well your man got it back for us. I have never heard of a president like you.” This would’ve been more justifiable, if the source related to more than one home-life circumstance.

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