I believe that the Great Depression was one of the worst era’s to live in the United States. It demoralized all American’s and destroyed the confidence that they had in the government. The New Deal is so popular because its legacy is that it made the country better. The New Deal made the country a more perfect union in times where nobody could find any work. The New Deal lasting legacy is known as the deal that saved and influenced the Americans to still believe for a strong future. The New Deal saved the country from a revolution. It put the confidence of Americans back into the government and the government’s ideals. The New Deal was a representation of the way that FDR thought. His optimistic view is what created the reputation of the New Deal. Sure, the New Deal is known as the Deal the changed the country because it created 116,000 buildings, 78,000 bridges, and 651,000 miles of public roads. This changed the way that the country could run. The New Deal brought more schools for children to learn and more offices for future jobs. All of these changes for a better future is a part of what the New Deal is known for.
But really, I believe that the New Deal’s legacy is that it saved the country and put the past values back in place. According to The Century, the United States was “on the brink of revolution.” Revolutions in other countries started putting ideas in Americans’ heads and Communism seemed like a good idea with all of the unemployment. The New Deal’s legacy is that it was the needle that sewed the United States back together during the crisis. It made all of the American born citizens happy because it provided relief for them. The men were given jobs due to WPA and all of the other agencies. The women were given important positions in the government and agencies due to the New Deal which kept them content. Kids and teenagers were given part-time jobs in order to help their families afford food, shelter, and clothing which burned out that flame for a revolution. The New Deal made all of the citizens happy with the future of the United States which saved it from being destroyed by protests.
I really like how you shared your personal opinion about living in the Great Depression. The specific numbers of construction helped me visualize and understand the amount of work that was done to the country. Many people just focused on the attractions that were built but your entry provides several aspects of the New Deal, not only public works projects. I agree with your analysis of how the New Deals legacy put its past values back into place. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI like your idea that the purpose of the New Deal in the more immediate future was to inspire hope in the people. It seems so amazing to me that something as intangible as hope could so radically alter the course of the nation.
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