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Demonstrating your knowledge
of the causes of the Great Depression and the ills that affected the American
economy, explain in detail and with specific examples how the New Deal sought
to fight these problems.
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Drawing on your previous
knowledge of American history, explain how the New Deal represented a dramatic
departure from previous American traditions.
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Describe the main
criticisms of the New Deal. How would
New Deal supporters defend against these charges? Overall, was the New Deal an effective
response to the Great Depression?
Justify your answer.
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