The New Deal

Definition

The New Deal refers to a set of programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression. It aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform to address the economic crisis and improve the lives of Americans.

Related terms

Great Depression: A severe economic downturn that lasted from 1929 to the late 1930s, marked by high unemployment rates and widespread poverty.

Social Security Act: A key component of The New Deal, it established a system of federal assistance for elderly individuals, unemployed workers, and people with disabilities.

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC): Another program under The New Deal that provided employment opportunities for young men through conservation projects such as reforestation and park construction.