The Great Depression

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The Great Depression Part 1 Complete the chart by filling in each president’s views on the Great Depression. Herbert Hoover Franklin Delano Roosevelt Beliefs that guided him in his attempt to solve it Significant acts passed during his presidency to help end the Depression A Albert Part 2 Most historians agree that the New Deal did not solve the problems of the Great Depression and that, in short, it failed to b ring about full economic recovery. Nevertheless, it can be argued that the New Deal was significant in that it introduced a new political tradition an d brought fundamental change in a number of areas to America. Write a 350 - word response to the following question:  Do you think the New Deal changed the relationship between citizens and the federal government and if so, how? For example, s hould the government help regulate the economy? Answer: Yes, the New Deal significantly changed the relationship between citizens and the federal government, primarily by expanding the role of the government in the economy and society. Before the New Deal, the federal government generally took a more hands - off approach to economic issues, relying on market forces and state/local governments to address problems. However, the Great Depression revealed the limitations of this approach, leading to a major shift.
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