What was the primary goal of the New Deal?

• A. To reduce government involvement in the economy
• B. To put Americans back to work during the Depression
• C. To cut taxes for corporations
• D. To end World War II

Answer: (B)

Getting people back to work and reviving the economy during the Great Depression was the central aim of the New Deal. The programs it launched directly sought relief and employment—creating jobs through public works, conservation projects, and federal hiring—and it also introduced reforms to stabilize banks and the broader economy. By focusing on putting Americans to work, the New Deal aimed to relieve widespread poverty and kickstart growth, rather than reducing government involvement, cutting corporate taxes, or ending a war. The war-ending goal isn’t relevant to the era—the New Deal preceded World War II and was about recovery and reform during the 1930s.