Evaluating the New Deal's Impact During the Great Depression

The Great Depression was a pivotal event in American history, forcing changes across economic and political realms. One of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's key policies aimed at economic recovery was the New Deal, a series of programs designed to address the immediate suffering of the American public as well as the long-term structural issues in the economy. However, there was criticism of these initiatives, especially regarding their effectiveness and the level of government intervention. Which of the following statements most accurately characterizes the impact of the New Deal on Americans during the Great Depression?