Question

Which statement about the ultimate success or failure of the New Deal is correct?

Answer 1

Answer:

Like most things, this is up for discussion but it is evident that FDR did succeed in reducing unemployment . In 1937, unemployment had sunk from 14 million to 8 million - however, in 1938 it rose back to 10 million when government spending decreased. This rise didn't get any better until WW2 provided many new jobs. Therefore, you could argue that he didn't actually help unemployment.