Unit 6: The New Deal Programs

Question 1

Federal Emergency Relief Administration

Answer 1

Gave money to state and local governments to put needy people to work

Question 2

Social Security Act

Answer 2

Provided rules and regulation for providing for employees’ retirement.

Question 3

Agricultural Adjustment Act

Answer 3

Gave farmers money to make up for bringing fewer goods to the market or cut farmers produce and increased prices

Question 4

Works Progress Administration

Answer 4

Provided government funds for constructing and to hire writers and artists.

Question 5

Tennessee Valley Authority

Answer 5

Provided for damming a large river to provide hydroelectricity.

Question 6

National Recovery Administration

Answer 6

Tried to control the price of goods made by businesses to increase jobs, provided for fair wages to employees.

Question 7

Civilian Conservation Corps

Answer 7

Put young men to planting trees, building roads, etc.

Question 8

Federal Bank Deposit Insurance Corp

Answer 8

Insured people’s savings in banks

Question 9

Rural Electrification Administration

Answer 9

Used cooperatives to bring electricity to country areas.

Question 10

Public Works Administration

Answer 10

Gave money for the constructions of airports, harbors, bridges, roads, dikes, and dams.