After experiencing severe unemployment, food shortages, and a seemingly negligent President Hoover, the American people were beginning to lose hope. But feelings began to change when FDR took office and implemented his New Deal programs. FDR and his administration responded to the crisis by implementing policies that would successfully address reform, relief, and, unsuccessfully, recovery. Although World War II ultimately lifted America out of the Depression, it was FDR's response with the New Deal programs that halted America's economic decline, lifted hundreds of Americans, reformed many policies, and consequently expanded the power of government. One of FDR's first tasks was to respond to the need to reform the banking system. FDR created the Emergency Banking Act which closed all banks in the United States and only allowed them to reopen after government inspection. This proved effective as Americans began to restore their trust in the banking system. The EBA also demonstrated how government power was expanding, as the program allowed the government to ignore the right of states and businesses to close banks. In Document G, John L. Lewis praises the Wagner Act, which was FDR's response to “widespread labor unrest.” The Wagner Act addressed workers' concerns about their rights as union members and ability to bargain collectively. The act proved effective as labor unrest began to abate. FDR took this opportunity to once again increase the government's power by creating the National Labor Relations Board. The NLRB enforced the terms of the Wagner Act. The Wagner Act changed the role of government meaning that social justice was now also on the government's agenda on what to provide citizens, as well as... middle of paper... progress was made of Rubber Stamp and policies of FDR went unchallenged. Thus, many of FDR's "socialist" policies ended up being implemented. The judiciary reacted and shut down both the NIRA and the AAA because they not only proved impractical, but also sought to greatly expand the government's role. Overall, FDR's response to the crisis in America proved beneficial to many Americans, at least for the short term. term. As Document J demonstrates, it was World War II that truly solved the depression problem and spurred America's recovery. However, FDR's New Deal mentally affected the future of America. He instilled confidence in FDR and his leadership, which would be critical as America was heading into World War II and FDR was expected to serve three terms. As Document H states, “government as an instrument of democratic action in the future has been… strengthened and renewed.”