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Pros And Cons Of Fdr

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“Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.” Franklin D Roosevelt, an American political leader who served as the President of the United States from 1933-1945 who brought the country out of The Great Depression. Although some critics say that FDR worsened the country, he put an end to the problems of the country and helped escape the troubled situations of their rough time period especially while the citizens were dealing with the stock market crash, causing unemployment and money loss which then led to struggle of many families. The response of FDR’s administration to the problems of the Great Depression was effective because he established many New Deal programs, …show more content…

Banks that were destroyed during the Great Depression were saved by these great men. “Some banks could not be saved but the great majority of them, either through their own resources or with government aid have been restored to complete public confidence.” (Text 3, Lines 9-10). This quote is explaining that banks that had collapsed received help from the government, gave safety and restored confidence which was a pro of FDR and his administration. Not only did these men assure the country their safety, they improved many industrializing things. One way that FDR received enterprise was becoming involved in the field of investment and improving conditions. “The second step we have taken in the restoration of normal business enterprise has been to clean up thoroughly unwholesome conditions in the field of investment” (Text 3, Lines 17-19). In other words, they straightened up any financial and economic problems occurring in the country by correcting the investment fields, causing a rise of the country’s happiness and confidence that FDR and his administration will support their struggles. To wrap up, FDR and his administration revitalized enterprise during the Great

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