Does FDR deserve credit for ending the Depression?

FDR deserves credit for many things, but ending the Depression is not one of them. First, the Great Depression was global (not US-centric); and second, the USA was not nearly as dominant economically as a purchaser or supplier in the 20's. read more

FDR deserves credit for many things, but ending the Depression is not one of them. First, the Great Depression was global (not US-centric); and second, the USA was not nearly as dominant economically as a purchaser or supplier in the 20's. read more

The notion that FDR had anything significant to do with ending the Great Depression is just a myth. Of course, by the same data the idea that FDR In a word: No. Franklin Roosevelt assumed the Presidency in March of 1933. read more

" will provide mind-stimulating classroom discussions and spur students to examine well-known tenets of American History for their validity. Students can vote yes or no and see the results of other voters. read more