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New Deal Programs SS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Adjustment Act | Paid farmers to destroy crops/livestock and NOT to produce more to boost farm prices. |
| Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | Insures bank deposits up to $250,00-initially up to $5,000. |
| Securities and Exchange Commission | Regulates stock market. |
| Fair Labor Standards Act | Eliminated child labor and established minimum wage and overtime pay. |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Provided cheap electricity to a number of southern States- ex: Hoover Dam. |
| Social Security Act | Creates a system of pensions for the elderly and disabled. |
| Civilian Conservation Corps | Created environmental jobs for young men. |
| Works Progress Administration / PWA – Public Works Administration | Provided jobs by building hospitals, schools, tunnels, airports, … |
| Federal Housing Administration | Regulates mortgages and housing conditions. |