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the great depression
the great depression was a national nightmare. during the 1920's many Americans had started to equate their self-worth with their material possessions. when the great depression struck, people felt worthless. the worst unemployment rate was 25% in 1933 (13-15 million). when president Roosevelt came into office, his administration passed legislation that aimed to stabilize industrial and agricultural production, create jobs, and stimulate recovery. they called it the 3 R's -
20th amendment
the 20th amendment was written because the constitution was ratified to reduce the amount of time lame duck president and congression had to push policies before the new administration and legislators took over. -
robert tart
FRD was a president, not a king his goals were ambitious and intensive, while he had many supporters his enemies and for maintaining the fundamental aspects of capitalism. Robert tart with his opposition to incoming president FDR's new deal he did not want gov interference in peoples lives he was also opposed in FDR's own party who felt that it wasn't strong enough.