Chapter 15 Flashcards
FDIC-federal deposit insurance corporation
Protected bank deposits up to $5,000, reassuring millions of bank customers that their money was safe
Securities and exchange commission
Supervised the stock market and eliminated dishonest practices
Federal securities act
Provided complete info on all stock and made companies liable for any misinterpretations
21st amendment
Had repealed the prohibition act all together
Agricultural adjustment act (AAA)
This raised crop prices by lowering production, it paid farmers to not plant in certain areas
Tennessee valley authority
Developed the resources of the Tennessee valley renovated dams, built new ones, created thousand of jobs, provided flood control and hydroelectric power
Civilian conservation corps (CCC)
Provided jobs, relief and cash to single males through conservation projects
PWA, public works administration
Created jobs on government projects
Helped unemployment
CWA, civil works administration
Provided work in federal jobs
Helped unemployment
FERA
Provide direct relief for the needy
WPA
Quickly created as many jobs as possible
Special efforts for women, minorities, and young people
NYA
Provided job training for unemployed young. Schools, and job training
Social security administration
Provided support for elderly, unemployed and disabled and dependent children
What two programs were later declared unconstitutional
NIRA, AAA
How did FDR react to the Supreme Court decision
Tried to get bill passed to reappoint more people for the court so he’d always be right- court packing
What was a group against new deal
American liberty league conservative opponent of new deal
What did American liberty league believe
Opposed new deal and believed the new deal measures violate respect for rights of individuals and property
Three toughest people and members of ALL
Charles coughlin, Dr. franciatownsend, Huey long
Charles coughlin
Favored animal income and nationalized banks, had the radio station against new deal.