APUSH Alphabet Acts FDR First and Second New Deal

EBRA (Emergency Banking Relief Act) First New Deal - Recovery

Closed failing banks and allowed only stable ones to reopen under federal inspection, restoring public confidence in the banking system.

CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) First New Deal - Relief

Provided jobs for young men doing environmental work like planting trees and building parks, while also sending money home to their families.

AAA (Agricultural Adjustment Act) First New Deal - Recovery

Paid farmers to reduce crop production in order to raise agricultural prices and stabilize the farming economy.

FERA (Federal Emergency Relief Administration) First New Deal - Relief

Gave direct federal cash assistance to states so they could provide immediate relief to the unemployed and poor.

TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) First New Deal - Relief/Recovery

Built dams and hydroelectric power plants in the Tennessee Valley to provide electricity, control flooding, and stimulate regional economic growth.

HOLC (Home Owners Loan Corporation) First New Deal - Recovery

Refinanced mortgages to prevent foreclosures by offering homeowners longer repayment periods and lower interest rates.

NIRA (National Industrial Recovery Act/NRA) First New Deal - Recovery

Set codes for wages, hours, and production while encouraging collective bargaining in order to stabilize industry and reduce competition.

PWA (Public Works Administration) First New Deal - Relief

Funded large-scale infrastructure projects like bridges, schools, and dams to create jobs and stimulate economic recovery.

FCA (Farm Credit Administration) First New Deal - Recovery

Provided low-interest loans to farmers to help them avoid foreclosure and keep their land during the economic crisis.

FDIC (Glass-Steagall Act) First New Deal - Reform

Separated commercial and investment banking and created federal insurance for bank deposits to prevent future bank failures.

CWA (Civil Works Administration) First New Deal - Recovery

Created short-term government jobs, especially during the winter, to quickly reduce unemployment.

SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) First New Deal - Reform

Regulated the stock market by enforcing rules against fraud and insider trading to restore investor confidence.

FHA (Federal Housing Administration) First New Deal - Recovery

Insured mortgages and encouraged home construction by making loans more accessible and affordable for Americans.

NYA (National Youth Administration) Second New Deal - Relief

Provided part-time jobs and educational opportunities for young people to help them stay in school and gain work experience.

WPA (Works Progress Administration) Second New Deal - Relief

Created millions of jobs through public works projects, including construction, art, and writing programs.

REA (Rural Electrification Administration) Second New Deal - Relief

Funded the expansion of electricity into rural areas to improve living conditions and support economic development.

NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) Second New Deal - Reform

Enforced workers’ rights to unionize and ensured fair labor practices between employers and employees.

SSB/SSA (Social Security Act) Second New Deal - Relief

Established a system of pensions for the elderly, unemployment insurance, and aid for vulnerable populations.

RA (Resettlement Administration) Second New Deal - Relief

Helped struggling farmers and rural families relocate to more productive land and provided financial assistance.

FSA (Farm Security Administration) Second New Deal - Relief

Gave loans and support to poor farmers, especially those affected by the Dust Bowl, to improve farming conditions.

Wagner Act Second New Deal - Reform

Guaranteed workers the right to form unions and bargain collectively without employer interference.

Revenue Act of 1935 Second New Deal - Reform

Increased taxes on wealthy individuals and large corporations to fund New Deal programs and reduce economic inequality. “Soak the rich” - 75% tax

Fair Labor Standards Act Second New Deal - Reform

Established a federal minimum wage, maximum working hours, and banned child labor in most industrie