Climbing out of the Great Depression: The New Deal

Following the 1929 stock market crash, millions of Americans faced widespread unemployment, poverty, and homelessness. The book follows President Franklin D. Roosevelt as he launches a series of ambitious work programs known as the New Deal, aiming to restore jobs and hope across the nation. Through primary-source documents, readers see how these initiatives sought to revive the economy and reshape the role of government in everyday life. The narrative highlights both the challenges faced by ordinary citizens and the bold steps taken to pull the country out of the Great Depression.