AH Vocabulary List #13 - New Deal

The New Deal

A series of programs, public work projects, and financial reforms implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression.

Fireside Chats

A series of radio broadcasts made by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to communicate directly with the American people.

Emergency Banking Relief Act

A legislation passed in 1933 that aimed to stabilize the banking system by allowing banks to reopen only after they were certified as financially secure.

Civilian Conservation Corps

A public work relief program that provided jobs for young men to work on environmental conservation projects during the Great Depression.

National Recovery Administration

A New Deal agency established in 1933 aimed at stimulating economic recovery by regulating industry and providing fair labor standards.

Public Works Administration

A New Deal agency established in 1933 to create jobs through large-scale public works projects, such as the construction of bridges, roads, and schools.

Agricultural Adjustment Bureau

A US government agency created in 1933 as part of the New Deal to stabilize agricultural prices by controlling production and providing subsidies to farmers.

Tennessee Valley Authority

A federally owned corporation created in 1933 to provide navigation, flood control, electricity generation, and economic development in the Tennessee Valley region.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

A US government agency established in 1933 to provide insurance for bank deposits, thereby promoting stability and public confidence in the banking system.

Works Progress Administration

A New Deal agency established in 1935 to provide jobs and support for the unemployed through public works projects in various sectors.

Rural Electrification Administration

A US government agency created in 1935 to provide electrical power to rural areas, improving living conditions and economic opportunities.

Social Security

A social welfare program created in 1935 as part of the New Deal, providing financial assistance to retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors of deceased workers.

Court Packing

A political strategy proposed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1937 to expand the number of Supreme Court justices in order to gain favorable rulings for his New Deal legislation.

Roosevelt Recession

A term describing the economic downturn that occurred from 1937 to 1938 during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency, marked by reduced federal spending and rising unemployment.

John Maynard Keynes

An economist whose theories advocated for government intervention in the economy to manage demand and prevent recessions.