The primary reason for the establishment of the New Deal during the Great Depression was to address the severe economic crisis that began with the stock market crash of 1929. The New Deal, initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, aimed to provide immediate relief to those suffering from unemployment and poverty while implementing reforms to stimulate economic recovery. Programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Social Security Act sought to create jobs, support struggling families, and stabilize the economy. The New Deal reshaped the relationship between government and citizens, expanding federal oversight and laying the groundwork for the modern welfare state.