APUSH New Deal Acts

Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)

Supported five million households monthly and funded work projects for the unemployed, providing vaccinations and literacy classes.

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Employed young men (18-25) in outdoor conservation projects, paying $30/month, most of which was sent home to families.

Civil Works Administration (CWA)

Created four million jobs for public works projects but was seen as wasteful, leading to its shutdown.

Public Works Administration (PWA)

Spent $4 billion on large-scale public projects such as roads, bridges, and dams, including the Golden Gate Bridge.

Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Created jobs for 8.5 million people in construction and the arts.

National Youth Administration (NYA)

Provided job training and part-time jobs for students.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Protected bank deposits up to $5,000, ensuring trust in banks.

National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act)

Gave workers the right to organize and collectively bargain.

Fair Labor Standards Act

Set minimum wage (25 cents/hour), maximum work hours (40-hour work week), and restricted child labor.

Federal Housing Administration (FHA)

Provided small loans for home construction and repair.

Home Owners' Loan Corporation

Gave low-interest loans to homeowners struggling with mortgage payments.

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

Paid farmers to destroy crops and livestock to reduce surpluses and raise prices.

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

Built dams for flood control, hydroelectric power, and agricultural development.

Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

Provided low-cost electricity to rural areas.

Farm Security Administration (FSA)

Provided temporary housing for displaced farmers.

Indian Reorganization Act (IRA)

Reversed forced assimilation and encouraged Native American self-governance.

Social Security Administration (SSA)

Established a pension system and unemployment insurance.

National Recovery Administration (NRA)

Created to boost economic recovery by setting fair wages and work hours but was declared unconstitutional.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Regulates stock markets to prevent fraud, still exists today.