Responses to the Great Depression

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What was the New Deal?

A series of programs and reforms introduced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to combat the Great Depression.

How did the Civilian Conservation Corps help combat the Depression?

It provided jobs for young men in environmental conservation projects, reducing unemployment.

What was the purpose of the Social Security Act of 1935?

To provide financial assistance to the elderly, unemployed, and disabled, ensuring economic security.

What reforms were made in banking during the Great Depression?

Reforms like the FDIC and Glass-Steagall Act were established to restore trust in the banking system.

How did the Agricultural Adjustment Act aim to assist farmers?

It sought to raise crop prices by reducing agricultural production, offering subsidies to farmers.

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