Political Developments: Alphabet Agencies of the Second New Deal Flashcards
What was the FSA?
Farm Security Administration
When was the Farm Security Administration set up?
1938
What did the Farm Security Administration do?
It allowed for farmers to get federal loans
What was the NYA?
National Youth Administration
When was the National Youth Administration set up?
1935
What did the National Youth Administration do?
It helped to teach young people
What was the REA?
Rural Electrification Administration
When was the Rural Electrification Administration set up?
1935
What did the Rural Electrification Administration aim to do?
Provide electricity to rural areas
What was the REA similar to?
The Tennessee Valley Authority
What was the SSA?
Social Security Administration
What year was the Social Security Administration set up?
1935
What did the Social Security Administration do?
It gave federal aid to the elderly and unemployed
What was the WPA?
Works Progress Administration
When was the Works Progress Administratio set up?
1935
