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civilian conservation corps (CCC) |
provided jobs for young men to plant trees and build bridges. Disciplined outdoor labor (needed young men out of work during the great depression) |
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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. |
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Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) |
Gave relief to unemployment and needy. the main goal was to create jobs for the untalented. provided money for relive until you got a job. might give you a small home and help you get food. |
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Agriculture Adjustment Administration (AAA) |
Paid farmers not to grow certain crops. Too much crops and they wanted to get rid of it. It helps farmers more than anything. |
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National Recovery Administration (NRA) |
helped set standards for production, prices, and wages. was a good thing. help end child labor. represented fairness. |
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Public Works Administration (PWA) |
built ports, schools, and aircraft carriers. Supplied many unemployed people with work. |
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) |
insured savings accounts in banks approved by the government. said that the government would pay back your money if it was stolen or lost. only up to $250000. |
