Alphabet Agencies Flashcards
1
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The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)
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Helped the poor - clothing grants and soup kitchens
500 million dollars were given to the homless
2
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Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
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Helped farmers - controlling farm production and stabilising products
3
Q
National Recovery Administration (NRA)
A
Increase wages and improved working hours and conditions for factory workers.
22 million workers joined the scheme
4
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Public Works Administration (PWA)
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Created jobs
Unemployed built schools bridges and dams
5
Q
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
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Provided jobs to young men in the countrysides.
2.5 million men
6
Q
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
A
Brought hydro-electric power to seven states in Tennessee Valley.
