FDR's New deals

In the new deal what is Relief

providing immediate, direct assistance to the millions of Americans suffering from the Great Depression, including the poor, unemployed, and farmers.

In the new deal what is recovery

restoring the economy to pre-Great Depression levels through federal spending and job creation,

In the new deal what is Reform

aimed to create a stable economic system and provide social welfare, representing a major shift in the government's role in American life

What is the Emergency Banking relief Act of 1933

It stabilized the banking systems and allowed for the government to  to inspect banks and aloo

What was the purpose/Need for the Emergency Banking relief Act of 1933

To restore public confidence in the banking system by inspecting banks and closing those that were financially unstable. 

Which one of the 3 R’s does the Emergency Banking relief Act of 1933 represent

Recovery- Stabilized the banking system 

Reform- put banks back into business and help protect against future failures   

What is the Glass Steagall Banking act of 1933

It is a banking law that separates commercial and investment banking

what was the purpose of the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933

It made bankers be more responsible with their money and made Americans spending more stable 

Which one of the 3 R’s does the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 represent

Reform- changed banks to prevent another financial crisis.

What is the HOLC(Home Owners' Loan Corporation)

A way to help homeowners facing foreclosure during the Great depression

What is the purpose/need for the HOLC (Home Owners' Loan Corporation)

Helped stabelize the housing market and prevent the widespread of foreclosures

Which one of the 3 R’s does the HOLC (Home Owners' Loan Corporation) represent

Recovery- aimed to restore the economy to a normal level

What is the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps)

gave people jobs to help nature

What was the purpose/need of the CCC(Civilian Conservation Cor)

it decreased the employment rate and gave people a way to provide for their family’s

What one of the 3 R’s does the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) represent

Relief- Provided immediate jobs and aid to unemployed young men

What is the NIRA/NRA (National Industrial Recovery Act)

Aimed to stimulate economic recovery during the Great Depression

What was the purpose/need of the NIRA?NRA

To promote industrial recovery and provide public works project to stimulate the economy

What one of the 3 R’s does the NIRA/NRA(National Industrial Recovery Administration) represent

Recovery- designed to revive the economy and restore industrial production

What is the TVA

It provided electricity, flood control and economic development in the Tennessee Valley region

What was the purpose/need of the TVA

It controlled flooding, improve the navigability of the river, and generate affordible electricity 

Which one of the 3 R’s does TVA represent

It represents all three

Relief- created jobs for thousands

Recovery- Helped the region’s economy recover by building dams to control flooding and more

Reform- Helped with economic development 

What is the AAA

boosted agricultural prices during the Great Depression by reducing crop surpluses

What was purpose/need of the AAA

It helped relive the struggling farmers by doing things like paying them to destroy their livestock

Which one of the 3 R’s does the AAA represent

Recovery- it aimed to provide immediate relief to farmer. 

What is the FHA

Promoted affordable homeownership

What was the purpose/need for the FHA (Federal Housing Administration)

It helped stabilize the housing market, stimulate the economy and increase homeownership

Which one of the 3 R’s does the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) represent

Recovery- helped stimulate the economy and return it to normal levels

What is the WPA (Works Progress Administration)

It employed millions on public works projects

What was the purpose/need for the WPA (Works Progress Administration(

It employed millions to work on projects that would benefit the nation in the long run

Which one of the 3 R’s does the WPA(Works Progress Administration) represent

Relief- gave immediate assistance to those suffering from hardship by giving them jobs and a source of income

Recovery- Created jobs and stimulated spending. It was intended to help the economy recover from the GD

What is the Wagner Act of 1935

It protected workers and their rights to stop unfair labor hours and promote bargaining  with employers

What was the purpose/need of the Wagner Act

it helped address the severe imbalance of power between workers and their employers

Which of the 3 R’s does the Wagner Act represent

Reform- focused on creating permanent changes to the US economy

What is the Social Security Act

It established a system that gave unemployment insurance, aid to dependent children, the blind and disabled 

What was the purpose/need of the Social Security Act

It provided economic security and a safety net for Americans

Which one of the 3 R’s does Social Security represent

Reform- Was created to give a permanent solution to prevent future economic depressions

What is the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)

It is a group that watches the stock market and protects investors

What is the purpose/needs of the SEC (the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)

It makes sure the stock market is fair and safe and helps stop cheating or fraud

Which one of the 3 R’s does the SEC represent

Reform- it fixed the problems in the financial systems

what is the national housing act

A law that helped people buy and keep their homes

What is the purpose/need of the National housing Act

It helped families and workers during the GD buy making home loans easier to get

Which one of the 3 R’s does the National housing Act represent

Relief and Recovery- It helped people and it boosted the housing industry

What is the fair labor Standards Act

A law passed in 1938 that set a minimum wage, limited work hours, and banned child labor

What is the purpose/need of the Fair Labor Standards Act

It was made to protect workers from unfair pay and long hours and to improve working conditions

Which one of the 3 R’s does the Fair Labor Standards Act represent 

Reform- it changed labor laws to make jobs fairer and safer