Why did Roosevelt introduce the New Deal?
In 1929 there was a problem in America due to the Wall Street crash, the Wall Street crash was caused by panic of shares at the stock market and people loosing confidence in banks. 13 million people were left unemployed and the Wall Street crash led to the Great Depression. Hoover was weak and his republic government refused to change their ideas on how to help the situation in America. Roosevelt was elected president due to Hoovers lack of popularity. Roosevelt was a fighter, he also had polio which he fought and his illness gave him sympathy. The New Deal was introduced because of the great depression and Hoovers weakness.