Question

What was the goal of Roosevelt’s Second New Deal? A.) to promote business growth B.) to restrict citizens' rights C.) to promote to general welfare D.) to promote the growth of government agencies

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) to promote the general welfare.

In FDR's Second New Deal, which took place around 1935-1936, he implemented legislation that would help American citizens and their overall well being. A perfect example of this would be the Social Security Act of 1935. This law helped to give direct financial assistance to elderly, unemployed, and poor citizens within the United States. This was one of the most successful of the New Deal programs and still exists today.

Answer 2

The primary goal of Roosevelt’s Second New Deal was to "C.) to promote the general welfare" of the population, especially the elderly and sick by implementing financial "safety nets".