America 1930 / 40s : The New Deal Flashcards
What did the CCC do ?
Civilian Conservation Corps
-Aimed at young men 18 to 25
- Payed $30 per month to work on environmental projects
How many people did the CCC help ?
2.5 million
What did the PWA do ?
Public works administration
- Used government money to build schools, dams, bridges, ect…
- Created short term jobs
How much was spent on the PWA ?
Over $3 billion
What did the AAA do ?
Agricultural adjustment administration
- Set quotas, reduce produce - raise prices
- Taught farmers modern techniques
(Second) : What did the WPA do ?
Works progress administration
- Provided employment schemes in many areas
(Second) : How many jobs in how long did the WPA make ?
8 millions jobs in 8 years
(Second) : What did the Wagner act do ?
Wagner act
- Unions were able to negotiate for better pay and conditions
- Illegal to sack employees for being a member of a union
What did the NRA do ?
National recovery administration
- Improved working conditions
- Outlawed child labour
- Fixed wages
How many people joined the NRA ?
Over 2 million
What did NRA members receive ?
A blue eagle badge
Why was the NRA unpopular ?
Was seen as too much interference, declared unconstitutional.
What factory did the NRA shut down ?
Schechter poultry corp
