Question

How did the Second New Deal diff er from the First New Deal during the
Depression?
(A) It contained a greater number of social welfare benefi ts.
(B) Unlike the First New Deal, it focused primarily on tax laws that
benefi ted the rich.
(C) It off ered stricter controls over labor unions and less regulation of
businesses.
(D) It repealed most of the acts passed under the First New Deal.
(E) Unlike the First New Deal, its primary focus was on balancing the
budget.

Answer 1

One of the main ways in which the Second New Deal differed from the First New Deal during the Depression was that "(A) It contained a greater number of social welfare benefits," such as unemployment protection, social security, etc--this these programs were intended to boost faith in the government.