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U.s. History: An Evaluation of the New Deal WebsiteU.s. History: An Evaluation of the New Deal Website
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Independence Hall Association
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U.s. History: An Evaluation of the New Deal

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No discussion about the Great Depression can be complete without a look at the legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal programs. Read about the changes and effects on the economy brought about by the programs, but see what glaring problem was not resolved.

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