Considering the impact of the Great Depression on Americans, President Roosevelt's approach to the executive office, and the different stages of the New Deal, evaluate the New Deal. What is a positive impact? What is a negative impact? (discuss one of each)

A positive impact of the New Deal is that it created new social programs that contribute to some economic protections that American citizens enjoy today, mainly, social security benefits for the elderly, and unemployment benefits.

A negative impact of the New Deal is that during the period of its execution, it never managed to truly reinvigorate the economy, and it was only when the U.S. took part in World War II, that the economy truly recovered, thanks to the increased demand for economic activity that the war effort generated.