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Emergency Banking Act
This act ended the runs on the bank and created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which insured bank deposits.
Federal Emergency Relief Act (FERA)
Aiming to put people back to work, FERA operated a large number of work relief projects, including construction projects, projects for professionals, and production of consumer goods. Its work was later taken over by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
Public Works Administration (PWA)
Built large-scale public works such as dams, bridges, hospitals, and schools. Projects included the Lincoln Tunnel in New York City and Tom Miller Dam in Austin, Texas.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Focused on conservation of natural resources and providing work to the unemployed. Projects included erosion control, flood control, forest preservation, and public camp development.
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Provided flood control, navigation, hydroelectric power, and economic development to the Tennessee Valley.
National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)
Granted money to states for building projects, gave unions organizing rights, and regulated industry. Symbolized by the Blue Eagle.
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
Aimed to help farmers by paying them to reduce production, reclaim over-cultivated land, and increase crop prices.
Home Owners' Loan Corporation (HOLC)
Provided loans to existing homeowners facing foreclosure.
Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
Provided new loans to help people afford homes.
Glass-Steagall Banking Act
Reformed banking by preventing commercial banks from making risky investments.
Federal Securities Act
Created the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate and reform the stock market, banning insider trading.
21st Amendment
Repealed Prohibition, allowing the government to tax legally sold alcoholic beverages.
Emergency Banking Act
This act ended the runs on the bank and created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which insured bank deposits.
Federal Emergency Relief Act (FERA)
Aiming to put people back to work, FERA operated a large number of work relief projects, including construction projects, projects for professionals, and production of consumer goods. Its work was later taken over by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
Public Works Administration (PWA)
Built large-scale public works such as dams, bridges, hospitals, and schools. Projects included the Lincoln Tunnel in New York City and Tom Miller Dam in Austin, Texas.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Focused on conservation of natural resources and providing work to the unemployed. Projects included erosion control, flood control, forest preservation, and public camp development.
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Provided flood control, navigation, hydroelectric power, and economic development to the Tennessee Valley.
National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)
Granted money to states for building projects, gave unions organizing rights, and regulated industry. Symbolized by the Blue Eagle.
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
Aimed to help farmers by paying them to reduce production, reclaim over-cultivated land, and increase crop prices.
Home Owners' Loan Corporation (HOLC)
Provided loans to existing homeowners facing foreclosure.
Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
Provided new loans to help people afford homes.
Glass-Steagall Banking Act
Reformed banking by preventing commercial banks from making risky investments.
Federal Securities Act
Created the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate and reform the stock market, banning insider trading.
21st Amendment
Repealed Prohibition, allowing the government to tax legally sold alcoholic beverages.
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