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In 1932, Franklin D, Roosevelt was elected president.
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The Glass-Steagall Act was passed in 1933. It established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
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(HOLC) This loaned money at low interest to home owners who could not meet mortgage.
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This act aided farmers and regulated farm products.
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Developed the resources of the Tennessee Valley.
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Provided jobs for single males on conservation projects.
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Supervised the stock market and eliminated dishonset practices.
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This provided affordable electricity for isolated rural areas.
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This provided job training for unemployed young people and part-time jobs for needy students.
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Defined unfair labor practices and established the National Labor Relations Board to settle disputes between employers and employees.
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The Social Security Act was passed in 1935. It insured old people, unemployed and aided families that have disabled family.
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created a seven member board to regulate the nation's money supply and the interest rates on loans.
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In 1936, FDR was reelected.
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This act required manufacturers to list ingredients in foods, drugs and cosmetic products.
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The act established a minimum hourly wage and a maximum mumber of hours in the workweek for the entire country. It also set age limits on working in hazardous conditions.
