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The CCC provided work for millions of unemployed unmarried men from the ages 17 to 25.From 1933 to 1942, these men created and restored public parks, forests and farmlands by planting trees, putting out wildfires, and building trails. (Relief)
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The AAA was created to restore farmer purchasing power. Farmers were told to produce 30% less product and the government controlled the supply of basic crops, corn, wheat, cotton, rice, peanuts, tobacco, and milk. This led to eviction of sharecroppers and tenant farmers because of less acreage production.
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During the First New Deal, the PWA funded large-scale public infrastructure projects like highways, dams, and schools. It was created to provide ten million jobs for men, women, and youth in building projects. (relief, recovery, and reform) -
During the First New Deal, the FDIC was created to restore the public’s confidence in the nation’s financial system by insuring bank deposits up to $250,000. The insured deposits protected depositors’ money if a bank failed. (reform) -
During the First New Deal, The CWA created jobs for the unemployed, mostly hiring for manual labor jobs on public work projects. They built roads and bridges and put millions of people back to work during the winter. (Relief) -
During the Second New Deal, the FHA was created to reduce unemployment by increasing home construction. It insured that loans taken through the FHA would be protected against losses. This administration decreased down payments and extended loan terms, which made more manageable mortgages. (Recovery) -
During the Second New Deal, the WPA helped to provide jobs to millions of unemployed Americans. This reform gave jobs to those unemployed to build public buildings that could benefit the communities like schools, hospitals, and parks. This administration constructed over 4000 new schools, 130 hospitals, and 280000 miles of road. (Relief) -
During the Second New Deal, the REA helped rural areas by bringing electrification. It gave loans to farmers at low-interest rates and created non-profit electric cooperatives. These helped to create power lines, which helped to electrify the farms. (Reform) -
During the Second New Deal, the NLRB gave laborers the right to form unions and collectively bargain. It helped to prevent unfair labor practices and protected the rights of employees. This agency had secret ballot elections to decide whether laborers wanted to be in the union. (Recovery) -
During the Second New Deal, the SSA provided benefits to the unemployed and elderly. It also helped to aid the blind and children. It was funded by a payroll tax on workers and employers. This agency was also the first welfare program (reform) -
During the Second New Deal, the SSA provided benefits to the unemployed and elderly. It also helped to aid the blind and children. It was funded by a payroll tax on workers and employers. This agency was also the first welfare program (Reform)