but Pumpkin girl argues that somehow FDR went back in a time machine and started the Great Depression.
You lie!
Show us where she said that.
YOUR credibility is at stake.
Pumpkin claimed twice that FDR 'caused' the Great Depression
Quoting her:
You did not believe that his Socialist policies created and extended the Great Depression
Before FDR took office, what we had was a minor recession, FDR took over and turned it into a Great Depression,
When did the Great Depression start?
First of all- it is important to realize that the Great Depression was world wide- it actually started outside the United States.
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, originating in the United States.[dubious – discuss][unbalanced opinion?] The timing of the Great Depression varied across nations; in most countries it started in 1929 and lasted until 1941.[1] It was the longest, deepest, and most widespread depression of the 20th century
What is the definition of economic 'Depression'?
One is:
- a decline in real GDP exceeding 10%, or
- a recession lasting 2 or more years.
FDR was elected in 1933- 4 years into the 'recession'- which means 2 years into the Great Depression.
The only way FDR could have 'caused' the Great Depression was if he hopped in a Time Machine and somehow became President instead of Hoover.