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.

Richmond, Virginia, served as the capital of the Confederate States of America for almost the whole of the American Civil War. It was a vital source of weapons and supplies for the war effort, and the terminus of five railroads.

The Union made many attempts to invade Richmond. In the Peninsula Campaign of 1862, General George McClellan moved up the James River, almost to the suburbs of the city, but was beaten back by Robert E. Lee in the Seven Days Battles. In 1864-5, General U.S. Grant laid siege to nearby Petersburg, whose evacuation by Lee caused the government to flee the capital, which the retreating Confederates left in flames

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