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Respond to a classmate’s post that criticizes Roosevelt’s policies.
If I had lived during the Great Depression, I would have criticized Roosevelt's policies. One reason why I would have criticized Roosevelt’s policies would be because not everyone benefited with these new policies. Evidence that supports this reason is “Women and African Americans did not receive direct help from the first wave of the New Deal job programs” 3.3.2. This evidence supports my example because the first new deal was for elders of age 65 and older can retire so this did not apply to the elderly women of all races and men and women African Americans. Evidence that supports this reason is “In addition, thousands of people were displaced when the government seized lands for construction projects” 3.3.2. This evidence supports my example because some believed that the New deal would lose their American values. Evidence that supports this reason is “The New Deal was considered government overreach that would erode American values like free enterprise by conservatives.” 3.3.2. This evidence supports my example because it exemplifies that many Americans had beliefs that this policy would relinquish their values such as enterprise and democracy. In conclusion, I would have supported OR criticized Roosevelt’s policy during the Great Depression.
If I had lived during the Great Depression, I would have criticized Roosevelt's policies. One reason why I would have criticized Roosevelt’s policies would be because not everyone benefited with these new policies. Evidence that supports this reason is “Women and African Americans did not receive direct help from the first wave of the New Deal job programs” 3.3.2. This evidence supports my example because the first new deal was for elders of age 65 and older can retire so this did not apply to the elderly women of all races and men and women African Americans. Evidence that supports this reason is “In addition, thousands of people were displaced when the government seized lands for construction projects” 3.3.2. This evidence supports my example because some believed that the New deal would lose their American values. Evidence that supports this reason is “The New Deal was considered government overreach that would erode American values like free enterprise by conservatives.” 3.3.2. This evidence supports my example because it exemplifies that many Americans had beliefs that this policy would relinquish their values such as enterprise and democracy. In conclusion, I would have supported OR criticized Roosevelt’s policy during the Great Depression.
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I appreciate your thoughtful analysis of Roosevelt's policies and the impact they had on different groups during the Great Depression. It’s important to acknowledge that the New Deal, while groundbreaking, did not provide equitable assistance to all Americans, particularly to women and African Americans who faced significant barriers.
You raise a valid point about the disparities in who benefited from these programs. It’s crucial to recognize that the New Deal was a complex response to a national crisis, and while it did help many, it also reflected the societal norms and biases of the time. The focus on older workers through retirement programs indeed meant that younger individuals, especially those in marginalized groups, were often overlooked.
Furthermore, your mention of government overreach resonates in discussions about the balance between federal intervention and individual liberties. It's clear that the New Deal sparked a significant debate about the role of government in American life, and these concerns about preserving American values are still relevant today.
That said, some may argue that Roosevelt’s policies laid the groundwork for future reforms that aimed to address these inequalities, particularly in later years when civil rights became a more prominent issue. It’s worth considering how the initial phases of the New Deal created a foundation for future progress.
Overall, it is essential to critique these policies from multiple perspectives to understand their full impact. Your points contribute to a nuanced discussion about the effectiveness and limitations of the New Deal in addressing the needs of all Americans during a very challenging time.
You raise a valid point about the disparities in who benefited from these programs. It’s crucial to recognize that the New Deal was a complex response to a national crisis, and while it did help many, it also reflected the societal norms and biases of the time. The focus on older workers through retirement programs indeed meant that younger individuals, especially those in marginalized groups, were often overlooked.
Furthermore, your mention of government overreach resonates in discussions about the balance between federal intervention and individual liberties. It's clear that the New Deal sparked a significant debate about the role of government in American life, and these concerns about preserving American values are still relevant today.
That said, some may argue that Roosevelt’s policies laid the groundwork for future reforms that aimed to address these inequalities, particularly in later years when civil rights became a more prominent issue. It’s worth considering how the initial phases of the New Deal created a foundation for future progress.
Overall, it is essential to critique these policies from multiple perspectives to understand their full impact. Your points contribute to a nuanced discussion about the effectiveness and limitations of the New Deal in addressing the needs of all Americans during a very challenging time.