Of Mice and Men: New Deal

This title examines an important historic event - the New Deal. Compelling text explores the background of the New Deal, including the events leading up to it, its effects on the U.S. economy, and the key people involved. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Events is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

In 1932, the United States was on the brink of economic disaster. The Great Depression had left millions of Americans jobless and even homeless, with no end to their troubles and no hope in sight. But when presidential candidate Franklin Delano Roosevelt promised a "new deal" for America, hope replaced despair as people began to dream of a better life. As president, Roosevelt's "three Rs" programs created new jobs and reformed business practices. Full economic recovery was just over the horizon.

The economic crisis that began with the American stock market crash of 1929 had dire effects all over the world, particularly in Europe. The "Great Depression and New Deal: Almanac" covers the era in 15 subject chapters.

The "Great Depression and New Deal: Primary Sources" features approximately 18 annotated excerpts from speeches, newspaper and magazine articles, literature, and other documents from the period.

The economic crisis that began with the American stock market crash of 1929 had dire effects all over the world, particularly in Europe. The "Great Depression and New Deal: Biographies" profiles approximately 30 of the major figures of the period.

Examines the policies and programs developed by Franklin Roosevelt to lead the country out of the Depression.