Social Studies New Deal Programs

Civilian Conservation Corps, 1933

Provided jobs for young men to plant trees, build bridges and parks, and set up flood control projects.

Tennessee Valley Authority, 1933

Built dams to provide cheap electric power to seven southern states, set up schools and helath centers.

Federal Emergency Relief Administration, 1933

Gave relief to unemployed and needy through state and local agencies, distributed half a billion dollars in early years of New Deal. Also included short-lived but well-respected Civil Works Administration. (both boxes are hyperlinks)

Agricultural Adjustment Administration, 1933

Paid farmers to destroy surplus and limit production.

National Recovery Administration, 1933

Enforced codes that regulated wages, prices, and working conditions.

Public Works Administration, 1933

Built ports, schools, airports, dams, hospitals, aircraft carriers et al (Famous projects: Triborough Bridge, Florida Keys Highway, Grand Coulee Dam, Lincoln Tunnel)

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 1933

Insured savings accounts in banks approved by the government (initially $2500 then $5,000, now $250,000)

Rural Electrification Administration, 1935

Loaned money to extend electricity to rural areas. In 1935, only 10% of rural homes had electricity. By 1940, 40% gained electricity. By 1950 90% had electric power.

Works Progress Administration, 1935

Employed men and women to build hospitals, schools, parks, and airports. Employed artists, writers, and musicians in public projects. Work relief organization. (Famous projects: LaGuardia Airport, Camp David, American, Guide Series, Cooperstown Doubleday field renovation)

Social Security Administration, 1935

Set up a system of pensions for the elderly; payments to unemployed, dependents, and people with disabilities.