Question

In what ways were the programs of the New Deal designed to influence capitalism?

Answer 1

It was intended to reform Capitalism to make it less unequal and to fix the depressed economy.

Answer 2

Roosevelt's New deal was to influence capitalism with the economics health; they would try to side with businesses and attempt to forge a new social-democratic coalition of workers-poor and elderly-racial minorities as well. This actually became successful but it was a problem with the socialist path. It lead to government sponsored work and beneficial programs that were responsible for the well being of the government-sponsored work and benefit programs founded on the idea that government was responsible for the well-being of its citizens.