Impact of the New Deal on Federal State Relations

Very Hard Period 7: 1890–1945 New Deal

During the Great Depression, the New Deal was introduced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations aimed to provide relief for the unemployed, recovery of the economy, and reform of the financial system. The New Deal fundamentally transformed the relationship between the federal government and the American economy. Which of the following statements best reflects the broader impact of the New Deal on American society during the 1930s?

The New Deal led to a permanent increase in the power of the federal government over state governments.

The New Deal successfully eliminated unemployment and restored the economy to pre-depression levels.

The New Deal fostered a sense of individualism and self-reliance among impoverished Americans.

The New Deal programs disproportionately benefited urban populations at the expense of rural communities.

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