Alphabet Laws = Outcomes

Question 1

FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)

Answer 1

Re-established faith in the US banking system and the fear of losing savings was reduced

Question 2

FERA (Federal Emergency Relief Administration)

Answer 2

Revitalised many deteriorating relief programmes & helped to alleviate dire poverty

Question 3

CWA (Civil Works Administration)

Answer 3

There was a psychological boost to its workers

Question 4

HOLC (Home Owners Loan Corporation)

Answer 4

People managed to retain their homes instead of being evicted but did face increased debt due to the refinancing

Question 5

TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)

Answer 5

BUilt dams, lakes, forests planted, and built power stations as well as roads. This helped improve the standard of living of people in the area.

Question 6

WPA (Workers Progress Administration)

Answer 6

Decreased unemployment

Question 7

FLSA (Fair Labour Standards Act of 1938)

Answer 7

Triumph for worker reform

Question 8

SSA (Social Security Act)

Answer 8

Although it did not cover farm and domestic workers initially, it helped many Americans feel more fiscally secure.