The emphasis of the Second New Deal was on a. economic recovery, creating government programs to address the immediate needs of the unemployed. b. protecting the rights of businesses, especially small businesses. c. economic security, in an effort to protect Americans against poverty and unemployment. d. civil rights for African-Americans.

The correct answer is A) economic recovery, creating government programs to address the immediate needs of the unemployed.

The emphasis of the Second New Deal was on economic recovery, creating government programs to address the immediate needs of the unemployed.

The Second New Deal included new programs to extend federal aid and stimulate the nation's economy, such as the Rural Electrification Administration.

In the decade of 1930s, rural America had no electricity and clear water. The Rural Electrification Administration hired Lester Beall, a graphic designer that created a series of posters describing the benefits of electrification for the communities.

Another example is President Roosevelt’s works progress administration of 1935 that considered many infrastructure programs for the benefit of the U.S. citizens. He also considered the Federal Project Number One. This was a program aimed to help writers, musicians, and artists. Roosevelt aimed to get jobs for these people in order to entertain the American citizens during those difficult times.