Question

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1. According to this political cartoon, how did some people view the New Deal and government intervention into the economic crisis?


2. Do you think the cartoonist expected Roosevelt’s remedies to work? Explain your answer

Answer 1

Hi? This cartoon represents who has the responsibility to cure or relieve the symptoms of the depression that struck America and its people. gives Uncle Sam many different kinds of “medicine,” including programs like the National Industry Recovery Act, the Civil Works Administration, and the Agricultural Adjustment Act. In addition,is carrying a bag of New Deal “remedies,” which can provide even more relief for America. reassures Congress that the “remedies” do not necessarily guarantee success and changes can be made. At the time, approved and passed many legislations, in hopes to fix America. Many people were doubting whether these programs would actually help or even make things worst. This political cartoon supports and his policies and puts the New Deal in a positive light. This is because Uncle Sam is shown to be in good spirits, after trying the New Deal medicines. Additionally, the cartoon depicts as a man, who is understanding because he knows that the programs might not work and has a bag of solutions prepared.

Answer 2

1.) A big part of the population, saw the new deal as an ineffective way to tackle the economic crisis. Also, these policies were considered merely as Roosevelt's short term treatment, while congress simply allowed him to carry on trying other ineffective "solutions".

2.) No, the cartonist implies that the chage of remedies will be constant by drawing a lot of bottles (possible remedies) in the table, while the statement also points that these remedies need to be changed because they are non-effective.