Social Studies New Deal Programs

CCC Civilian Conservation Corps

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

TVA Tennessee Valley Authority

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

FERA Federal Emergency Relief Administration

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).

AAA Agriculture Adjustment Administration

Paid farmers to destroy surplus and limit production.

NRA National Recovery Administration

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

PWA Public Works Administration

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

FDIC Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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

REA Rural Electrification Administration

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.

WPA Works Progress Administration

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)

SSA Social Securities Administration

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