Between World War I and World War II the USA experienced a mixed development of their economy. On the one hand there was the economic prosperity in the 1920s and the epoch of reconstruction after 1933, as well known as the “New Deal.” But also very important to consider is the economic crisis, called the “Great Depression” between 1929 and 1935.
At the end of the 1920’s, there was an increase in prosperity in the United States. Especially this period was shaped by Jazz music, sports and technical breakthroughs. Also many Americans made money investments in stocks, and after the value of stocks rose steadily, a lot more people could afford the standard of good living, which contained to drive brand new and expensive cars and to attend movie theaters and sumptuous clubs.
When on Thursday, October 24, and on Tuesday, October 29 in 1929, the Wall Street stock market in New York collapsed, the “Roaring Twenties” were suddenly over within one week. Those two days are also called “Black Thursday” and “Black Tuesday”.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- 2.1. Roosevelt's early life with regard to his political career
- 2.2 Why Franklin D. Roosevelt became President in 1933
- 2.3 The election of 1932
- 3. Rough Times: The Great Depression and the New Deal
- 3.1. The Great Depression and portrayal of the two ideologies "New Nationalism" and "New Freedom"
- 3.2. Roosevelt's first hundred days in office
- 3.3. The New Deal
- 3.4. Measures of Roosevelt's New Deal
- 3.5. Consequences of Roosevelt's New Deal
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research paper aims to analyze Franklin D. Roosevelt's response to the Great Depression through his New Deal program. It explores the context of the Depression, Roosevelt's rise to power, and the implementation and consequences of his policies.
- The Great Depression's economic and social impact on the United States.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt's early life and political career leading to his presidency.
- The key components and policies of the New Deal.
- The immediate and long-term effects of the New Deal on the American economy and society.
- The political context surrounding the New Deal and the different ideological perspectives of the time.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage by outlining the economic fluctuations experienced in the USA between the World Wars, highlighting the prosperity of the 1920s, the devastating impact of the Great Depression (1929-1935), and the subsequent "New Deal" era. It contrasts the economic boom marked by Jazz Age exuberance and stock market investment with the sudden collapse of Wall Street in October 1929, emphasizing the widespread suffering and unemployment that ensued. The chapter concludes by introducing President Hoover's hands-off approach and its failure to address the crisis, paving the way for FDR's rise to power and the central focus of the paper: the New Deal.
2. Franklin Delano Roosevelt: This chapter delves into FDR's life and career, examining how his upbringing, education, and experiences shaped his political trajectory. His privileged background, admiration for Theodore Roosevelt, and education at prestigious institutions like Groton and Harvard are highlighted as formative factors. The chapter also details his entry into politics, his role during World War I, and his struggle with polio, showing how these events contributed to his public image and leadership style. It contextualizes his eventual rise to the presidency, emphasizing the role of his communication skills and the public’s desperation for change.
3. Rough Times: The Great Depression and the New Deal: This chapter analyzes the Great Depression and Roosevelt's response. It explores the prevailing ideologies ("New Nationalism" and "New Freedom") and how they shaped the political landscape. The chapter then discusses FDR's first 100 days in office and the introduction of the New Deal, highlighting its aims and the various measures introduced. The focus is on the overall program, synthesizing the effects of individual measures. The chapter finally touches upon the consequences of the New Deal, setting the stage for further analysis that would likely have occurred in later, excluded chapters.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Great Depression, New Deal, Franklin D. Roosevelt, American economy, economic policy, social programs, unemployment, political leadership, 1930s, Wall Street Crash, New Nationalism, New Freedom.
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The table of contents covers three main sections: an introduction, a chapter on Franklin Delano Roosevelt's life and rise to power, and a chapter focusing on the Great Depression and the New Deal. The chapter on the New Deal further breaks down into subsections covering the Great Depression itself, Roosevelt's first 100 days, the New Deal's measures, and the consequences of the New Deal.
What are the main objectives and key themes of the research paper?
The research paper aims to analyze FDR's New Deal response to the Great Depression. Key themes include the economic and social impact of the Depression, FDR's political career leading to his presidency, the components and policies of the New Deal, the immediate and long-term effects of the New Deal, and the political context surrounding the New Deal and differing ideological perspectives.
What are the chapter summaries?
The introduction sets the stage by outlining economic fluctuations between the World Wars, highlighting the prosperity of the 1920s, the Great Depression, and the New Deal era. The second chapter delves into FDR's life and career, exploring how his upbringing and experiences shaped his political trajectory. The third chapter analyzes the Great Depression and Roosevelt's response, including the prevailing ideologies, his first 100 days in office, the New Deal's measures, and its consequences.
What are the keywords associated with this research paper?
Keywords include: Great Depression, New Deal, Franklin D. Roosevelt, American economy, economic policy, social programs, unemployment, political leadership, 1930s, Wall Street Crash, New Nationalism, and New Freedom.
What is the scope of the analysis regarding the New Deal?
The analysis focuses on the context of the Great Depression, Roosevelt's rise to power, the implementation of the New Deal policies, and their consequences on the American economy and society. It considers both immediate and long-term effects and explores the political climate and different ideologies of the time.
What aspects of FDR's life are examined?
The paper examines FDR's early life, education, and experiences that shaped his political career. It highlights his privileged background, his admiration for Theodore Roosevelt, his entry into politics, his role during World War I, and his struggle with polio, showing how these events influenced his public image and leadership style.
How does the paper address the Great Depression?
The paper analyzes the Great Depression's economic and social impact, including its effects on the United States. It contrasts the prosperity of the 1920s with the devastating consequences of the 1929 stock market crash and the widespread unemployment that followed. It also explores the prevailing political ideologies of the time (New Nationalism and New Freedom) and how they influenced the response to the crisis.
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- Kevin Theinl (Author), 2010, America’s Great Depression and Franklin D. Roosevelt’s attempt to reorganize the market with his New Deal, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/179370
