New Deal Programs Flashcards
What was Social Security Act? When was it created?
created a social insurance program designed to pay retired workers age 65 or older a continuing income after retirement.
Invented 1935
(Relief)
What was Agricultural Adjustment Act? When was it invented?
Sought to raise farmers income by increasing crop prices. (Limit over production to increase crop prices)
Invented 1933
(Relief & recovery)
What was Tennessee Valley Authority? When was it invented?
Provide navigation, flood control, electricity generation, fertilizer manufacturing and economic development
Invented 1936
(Recovery)
What was Civilian Conservation corps? When was it invented?
To improve Americas public lands, forests, and parks by providing work to unemployed men ages 18-25.
Invented 1933
(Relief)
What was National Labor Relations Act (aka Wagner act) when was it invented?
Prohibits employers from interfering with employees who wish to exercise their collective bargaining rights.
It was invented 1935
(Reform)
What was Works Progress Administration? When was it invented?
provide relief for the unemployed by providing jobs and income for millions of Americans.
Invented in 1935
(Recovery)
What was Rural Electrification Administration? When was it invented?
Bring electricity to farms
Invented 1935
(Reform)
What was the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation? When was it invented?
Insuring deposits in US banks and thrifts in the event of bank failures
Invented 1933
(Reform)
What was National Recovery Administration? When was it invented?
to eliminate “cut-throat competition” by bringing industry, labor and government together to create codes of “fair practices” and set prices.
Invented 1933
(Relief)
What was securities and exchange commission? When was it invented?
Promote fair dealing, the disclosure of important market information, and to prevent fraud
Invented 1934
(Reform)
