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The New Deal
FDR's New Deal responded to the Great Depression with programs aimed at Relief, Recovery, and Reform, significantly expanding the federal government's role in the economy.
Overview
Programs like Social Security (reform), the Civilian Conservation Corps (relief), and banking regulations (recovery) reflect the New Deal's '3 Rs' framework, marking a lasting shift toward greater federal responsibility for economic welfare.
Practice Quiz
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How did the New Deal change the federal government's role in American life?