One of the Central Concepts of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal

question 43

Essay

One of the central concepts of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal was the utilization of government power to promote liberty and equality. Some groups in the United States benefited more than others from New Deal policies. Discuss the impact of the New Deal on the lives of women, eastern and southern European ethnics, African Americans, Mexican Americans, and Native Americans.

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Definitions:

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which the last dollar of income is taxed, indicating the impact of an additional dollar of income on the amount of taxes owed.

Taxable Income

The amount of income that is subject to taxes, after all deductions and exemptions have been factored in.

After-Tax Income

The amount of income left after all taxes have been deducted.

Progressive Tax

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, typically applied to income tax to ensure those with higher earnings pay a higher rate of tax relative to their income.