The End of the New Deal

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The End of the New Deal
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End of the Great Depression

• deficit spending increases
• Pace of legislation slowed
• 1939 New Deal dead
• WWII starts in Europe
• U.S. economy is helped

Women in a Pittsburgh munitions plant help
the U.S. become the arsenal for democracy
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Legacy of the New Deal

• Provided Americans with economic security during
  the Depression
• Govt today responsible for health of economy and
  welfare of people
• Social Security (welfare)
• FDIC, SEC
• minimum wage, 40 hour work week
• Federal Deficit/National Debt
• Govt spends more than it takes in

Sample Social Security card