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Why has there been so much disagreement in the USA over the effects of the New Deal?
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History Question 8
Why has there been so much disagreement in the USA over the effects of the New Deal?
In 1932 the newly elected President Franklin Roosevelt, democratic leader, promised the American people a New Deal. However, by 1937 people could not agree whether the New Deal was a success or not. All of the sources in the booklet show this. They do not agree because of the following reasons; The New Deal itself had varied successes and no natural end. Historians, eyewitnesses and politicians all have different motives for assessing the effects of the New Deal. In addition, it is impossible to compare the New Deal to any other policies, as Roosevelt's policy was so different to Hoovers.
The following sources are all positive about the New Deal, source A was written by Roosevelt himself, therefore it is very positive about the New Deal, it was written when he was first introducing to New Deal to the American people. It has quotes such as "I pledge to you. I pledge my self to a New Deal for the American people." He describes the depression as the enemy, and he will fight, and win
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