Multiple factors were involved in the decision of exploration of Mars.
Mars is similar to Earth in size and it is the next planet. Moreover, evidence was present to suggest that liquid water existed, and may possibly still exist, on Mars. All of these factors led to the planet's exploration.
The New Deal’s urban projects might lead to more government interference in local affairs.
That is what I remember learning about last year in US history. Hope it helps a little bit :)
It strengthened ethnic nationalist feelings, causing the Russian empire crumble. In the Ottoman empire there were many different ethnic groups. ... It angered conservative Turks and caused tension in the empire, weakening the Ottoman Empire