The New Deal was a series of economic programs and reforms introduced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression during the 1930s. Its primary purpose was to provide relief for the unemployed, recover the economy, and implement financial reforms to prevent future depressions. Through various agencies and initiatives, the New Deal aimed to stimulate job creation, stabilize banks, and support infrastructure projects. Significant programs included the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Social Security Act, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The New Deal fundamentally reshaped the role of the federal government in the economy and American society.