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What was the New Deal?
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The New Deal was a series of programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to counteract the Great Depression and stimulate economic recovery in the United States.
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What was the main objective of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?
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The CCC aimed to provide jobs in natural resource conservation for young men, helping to relieve unemployment and revitalize the nation’s natural environment.
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Describe the role of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA).
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The AAA was designed to boost agricultural prices by reducing surpluses through government payments to farmers who cut back on production.
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How did the Public Works Administration (PWA) contribute to the New Deal goals?
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The PWA funded large-scale public works projects to provide employment, improve the infrastructure, and stimulate industrial growth.
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What was the purpose of the Social Security Act of 1935?
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The Act established a system of old-age benefits, unemployment insurance, and welfare programs for the needy, marking the start of federal social safety nets.
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Explain the impact of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
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The FDIC was created to insure bank deposits, restoring and maintaining public confidence in the banking system during the Great Depression.
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What was the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)'s main function?
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The TVA aimed to improve economic development in the Tennessee Valley by providing electricity, controlling floods, and fostering local development.
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How did the Works Progress Administration (WPA) assist during the Great Depression?
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The WPA provided millions of jobs through public works projects, including construction, arts, and community service initiatives.
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What reforms did the Securities Act of 1933 introduce?
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The Securities Act established procedures to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the stock market to protect investors against fraud.
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What was the purpose of the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)?
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NIRA aimed to stimulate industrial recovery by regulating fair wages, prices, and industry codes to reduce competition and foster cooperation.
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How did the Home Owners' Loan Corporation (HOLC) assist during the New Deal?
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The HOLC refinanced home mortgages in default to prevent foreclosure, stabilizing the housing market and assisting homeowners in financial distress.
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What was the Wagner Act and its significance?
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The Wagner Act, or National Labor Relations Act, empowered workers to organize unions and engage in collective bargaining, significantly strengthening labor rights.
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What did the Farm Security Administration (FSA) aim to achieve?
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The FSA aimed to combat rural poverty by assisting small farmers and sharecroppers with loans and guidance to improve agricultural productivity.
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What were the goals of the Rural Electrification Administration (REA)?
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The REA aimed to provide affordable electricity to rural areas, improving the quality of life and modernizing the agricultural sector.
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Explain the significance of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
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The Act established minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, and child labor standards, significantly improving workers' rights and conditions.
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