The Great Depression and New Deal: Documents Decoded

The political ideas that resulted from confronting the crisis of the Great Depression and the New Deal of the early 20th century reshaped America. This documentary history collects a range of primary sources to illuminate this critical period in U.S. history.

• Presents documents illustrating the Great Depression crisis and the New Deal response that enables readers to witness the clash of conservatism and liberalism in a time of crisis

• Offers essays and notes that explain the documents—which include posters, articles, speeches, and court decisions—in the context of historical events

• Provides a timeline that creates a background setting for a documentary history

• Contrasts the ideas and actions of President Hoover against those of President Roosevelt