New Deal Agencies and Their Roles: Relief, Recovery, or Reform

Social Security (SS)

Provided financial support for the elderly, disabled, unemployed, and dependent families.

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

Paid farmers to plant fewer crops, destroy surplus crops, and gave loans to farmers.

Federal Emergency Relief Act (FERA)

Gave direct aid to states for food kitchens, housing, and cash payments.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Monitored banks and guaranteed deposits to protect people's money.

National Youth Administration (NYA)

Provided work programs and educational grants for youth ages 16-25.

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Created jobs in construction, parks, buildings, and public projects.

Wagner Act

Protected workers' rights to form unions and bargain collectively.

Public Works Administration (PWA)

Created jobs and built public works like bridges, dams, parks, and housing.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Regulated the stock market and protected investors.

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

Brought electricity, dams, waterways, and economic growth to rural areas.

Federal Art Project

Funded art, music, literature, and drama projects.

Relief

Social Security (SS): Relief, Recovery, or Reform?

Recovery

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA): Relief, Recovery, or Reform?

Relief

Federal Emergency Relief Act (FERA): Relief, Recovery, or Reform?

Reform

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC): Relief, Recovery, or Reform?

Recovery

National Youth Administration (NYA): Relief, Recovery, or Reform?

Recovery

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC): Relief, Recovery, or Reform?

Reform

Wagner Act: Relief, Recovery, or Reform?

Recovery

Public Works Administration (PWA): Relief, Recovery, or Reform?

Reform

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Relief, Recovery, or Reform?

Recovery

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA): Relief, Recovery, or Reform?

Recovery

Federal Art Project: Relief, Recovery, or Reform?