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What does it mean?
Some New Deal programs discriminated but overall treatment of blacks was relatively fair.
In plain terms
While some New Deal programs were unfair, the general treatment of blacks was okay.
What can you take from it?
Recognize mixed historical legacies in policy.

Where it applies

  • history research
  • policy review
  • education

Putting it to work

  • study policy details
  • check local impacts
  • discuss nuances

Questions to consider

  • How did local rules change outcomes?
  • What counts as fair treatment?

Another view

Fairness varies by region and implementation, not just national intent.

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