New Deal Programs

CCC

Civilian Conservation Corps: Employed young men in public works such as planting trees, building trails, and fighting soil erosion.

SEC

Securities & Exchange Commission: Permanent agency set up to monitor the stock market, prevent fraud, and stop insider trading.

AAA

Agricultural Adjustment Administration: Encouraged farmers to grow less to stabilize crop prices, making them more valuable.

WPA

Works Progress Administration: Provided jobs in construction projects, including roads, libraries, hospitals, and airports.

TVA

Tennessee Valley Authority: Improved the South's economy by building dams and providing hydroelectric power to the region.

SSA

Social Security Administration: Established retirement and unemployment benefits for workers.

FDIC

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: Protected bank customers by insuring deposits up to a certain amount.

HOLC

Home Owners Loan Corporation: Provided low-interest loans to homeowners struggling with mortgage payments.

NYA

National Youth Administration: Provided job training and part-time jobs for unemployed young people and needy students.

FSA

Federal Securities Act: Required companies on the stock market to provide truthful information about their financial status.