Prompt
President Roosevelt introduced New Deal legislation in the 1930s as a response to the Great Depression. This legislation
created widespread federal government programs and spending to stabilize the economy and help people affected by the
Depression. Critics argued that the federal programs were an overreach of government power and involvement because
they took over responsibilities normally left to the states. Today, the federal government administers even more programs,
many of which the states are required to implement.
In one paragraph, evaluate the impact of New Deal legislation on the historical roles of state government. Your evaluation
should discuss how New Deal legislation enacted by the federal government has affected, and continues to affect, the
historical role of state governments. Include a brief history of New Deal legislation followed by a logical explanation of how
the legislation has affected businesses, local government, and the private lives of citizens.