The President was convinced that the second series of reforms will provide assistance to the American people. The President introduced different programs; Works Progress Administration and the National Youth Administration. The government hired people, particularly men for the vacancies available in government departments. The President also introduced the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act, the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, the Rural Electrification Act, the Social Security Act, the Wagner-Connery Act, the Resettlement Administration, and the Federal Housing Act. Both the houses of the government adopted the resolution, and supported with minor amendments.
The first and second series of reforms introduced by the Roosevelt's administration provided relief and assistance to the American people, particularly the backward people of Ohio State. The resident of Ohio State received grants from government through one or more of these programs or agencies.
CONSEQUENCES AND CRITICAL EVALUATION
Unfortunately for the American people, all of Roosevelt's efforts came to naught' (William (EDT) Dudley. The Great Depression: Opposing Viewpoints). The reforms did not successfully end the period of Great Depression. However it is important to observe that the efforts and reforms of the Roosevelt certainly alleviate the sufferings of Americans partially. It is the World War II, which ended the era of Great Depression. The era of WWII provided millions of American people with an opportunity to work and support for the cause of American nation. The war created opportunities for the...
He went on to win reelection again in 1940 and 1944. He was the only person to win election as president to more than two terms'. The President was although partially successful in stabilizing the economic condition of the citizens, although the benefits of the reforms could not be availed by all the depressed class, however there were few who came out of depression, and got strengthen.
The critics are not satisfied with the amount of funds allocated by the Roosevelt towards his reforms. The critics have complained about the cost and shift of power to Washington. The critics were able to stop the expansion of the program after 1937, and also abolished certain introduced programs before 1943. 'The National Recovery Administration was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court' (August Constantino Bolino., From Depression to War: American Society in Transition). There are certain features of the programs which are still implemented with some improvements including, Social Security and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
References
David M. Kennedy., Freedom from Fear: The American People in Depression and War 1929-1945.
William (EDT) Dudley. The Great Depression: Opposing Viewpoints.
August Constantino Bolino., From Depression to War: American Society in Transition.
John Eric Nordskog., Contemporary Social Reform Movements: Principles and Readings.
