New Deal DBQ

Historians will criticize aspects of the New Deal but the programs created during the new deal allowed America to bring itself out of it’s darkest economic days. The new deal is often criticized due to the fact that it was deemed unconstitutional by U.S Congress in 1935. It was considered unconstitutional due to the fact FDR implemented his programs without the acknowledgement and allowance of the other two branches of the federal government. When analyzed more thoroughly the new deal had more of a positive effect on America then it did negative. The new deal focused in on three particular aspects which included, decreasing unemployment (job creation), reforming bank policies and investing strategies and, improving agricultural America

for both farmers and citizens. The reforms of the new deal allowed Americans to gain fortitude within themselves and take matters into their own hands in the quest to rebuild America.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) put blue collar americans back on their feet by providing a source of employment and income for themselves and their loved ones.

As spoken through the words of Harley Jolly a former CCC member, “We were taught the idea that, hey, you can do things. You can do better than what you’ve done in the past. You have a future.” This optimism was instilled in the hearts of 2 million Americans who gained employment from the CCC and were grateful for the opportunity. Employment also had a domino effect on Americans in the realm of feeling good due to the fact that they were employed and they had the ability to provide for their families. With the newfound employment of 2 million Americans during the time of the CCC, many of America’s present day national parks were discovered and explored, national roads were built and civil projects were performed. This allowed America to refurbish its natural beauty while establishing a modest working class. As the CCC progressed the program gained more responsibility and the workforce itself expanded to fulfill other jobs that weren’t included in the original program. An expansion program provided even more jobs and showed that Americans could establish and retain a successful work program. Job creation was a prominent factor during the new deal which allowed America to get out of the alarming national depression that it found itself

in.
After the debacle that investors experienced during the market crash, the government implemented focused programs that would stimulate economic growth and regulate bank activities.

One program that was implemented after the market crash was the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) which insured bank deposits. This program gave Americans a needed sense of security and in turn allowed businessman to make moves to benefit themselves and their companies without the fear of losing all their self wealth. The SEC (Securities Exchange Commision) was another program that regulated stock market business and it made the stock market a safer place for investments. Reforms in this aspect put assuring confidence in investors as they noticed how the new trading practices were now stabilized. Maybe the most important recovery act for Americans was the NRA (National Recovery Act) as it was dubbed “The most important and far-reaching legislation ever enacted by the American Congress”, By FDR. The objective of the NRA was to implement fair and straightforward codes for fair competition in the workplace. Rebuilding from the bottom up is what America had to do during the time of the depression and the programs that combatted incorrect business plans allowed America to become prosperous once

again.
American farms are important to the welfare of the country which stressed the importance for farms to be in favorable conditions. Before the New Deal an abundance of farmers possessed a surplus of crops that were not needed, so the government installed the AAA (Agricultural Adjustment Act) which regulated crop growth. The regulation of crop growth was needed due to the fact that the surplus of crops led to the farmers losing money instead of making it. As well as regulating crop growth the AAA paid farmers to kill excess livestock and only produce a certain amount of crops. The solution to the surplus was found for the farmers where they were rewarded for not exceeding and wasting crops and livestock. Finally scientists discovered that the cause of the horrendous dust bowl was due to the fact of over farming in one specific area. The idea of crop rotation was introduced to the farmers which meant that farmers would have to rotate their crops every five years so the soil wouldn't become barren. Farms played an essential role in helping America rebound from the depression and without the farmers help America wouldn't of been able to recover.
The New Deal was criticized by some but it helped out more Americans than it hurt. It also allowed americans to heal from such a horrendous ordeal that was experienced and it allowed a world power to regain its important standing in the world. The programs mentioned gave Americans the opportunity\ to work for something and better their self situations. The worst downfall led to one of the best comebacks ever experienced in the history of American society. The advantageous programs such as the AAA, FDIC, CCC, and many others granted Americans a way to find and create a structured and well standing society. America needed a reformation, and a reformation is what the New Deal gave America.