Recovery Flashcards
1
Q
When was the TVA set up?
A
May 1933
2
Q
When was the PWA set up?
A
June 1933
3
Q
What were the two recovery agencies?
A
TVA
PWA
4
Q
Who were the PWA?
A
They gave $3.3 billion to spend on building roads, hospitals ect providing jobs, re-start the economy (Harold Ickes). Employed thousands and built 13000 schools
5
Q
Who were the TVA?
A
In the 7 most poorest sates in US Tennessee river area aimed to create 20 dams to control flood for hydro electric power and water for soil to stop dust bowl
6
Q
What was recovery?
A
Relieving the economy by getting industry going and people working
