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Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) |
Provided jobs for young men to plant trees and build bridges A public work relief program Conserving the environment, beautifying the country, and providing jobs. |
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Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
Built dams to provide cheap electric power to seven Southern states; set up schools and health centers. Provide navigation, flood control, electricity generation, fertilizer manufacturing, and economic development. Still remains the largest. |
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Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) |
Gave relief to unemployed and needy Helping people of the country Different kinds of relief (jobs, grants, money,etc.) |
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA) |
Paid farmers not to grow certain crops. Controlled the supply of seven basic crops: Corn, wheat, cotton, rice, peanuts, tobacco, and milk. Helped counteract overproduction and bring up falling prices. |
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National Recovery Administration (NRA) |
Helped set standards for production, prices, and wages. Produced a set of rules that industries and businesses could use in order to have fair prices, practices, and production levels. (optional) |
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Public Works Administration (PWA) |
Built ports, schools, and aircraft carriers, streets, highways, etc. Gave people jobs to build public places Not in place anymore |
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) |
Insured savings accounts in banks approved by the government. Assures against bank failures Minimized risks |
