The New Deal

During the Great Depression, millions of Americans lost their jobs and homes. President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the New Deal to help. These programs gave people jobs building roads, bridges, and parks. The New Deal helped America slowly recover from hard times.

Programs for People

The New Deal created many government programs. The Civilian Conservation Corps gave young men jobs planting trees and building trails. Social Security was created to help older people. New rules were made to protect banks and keep people's savings safe.

The New Deal's Impact

The New Deal put millions of Americans back to work. Workers built dams, highways, schools, and post offices. Artists were paid to paint murals and write books. The New Deal did not end the Depression completely, but it helped millions of families survive.

Fun Facts

• The Civilian Conservation Corps planted over 3 billion trees across the United States.
• Social Security, created during the New Deal, still helps millions of Americans today.
• New Deal workers built over 650,000 miles of roads across the country.

Did You Know?

President Roosevelt gave radio speeches called "Fireside Chats" to explain the New Deal directly to the American people.