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The Firsts Hundred Days
During this time, Congress passed legislation for the purpose of addressing the problems aroused by the bank crisis, unemployment, and the crippled economy of America. -
Franklin D Roosevelt's Inaguration
Franklin D Roosevelt was inaugurated after defeating Herbert Hover. Here FDR stated that he was going to put forth a "New Deal" which would bring employment opportunities and welfare for all citizens. -
The Civilian Conservation Corps
The CCC was a "Relief" effort made by the government in which they'd employ young male men to work at federally funded jobs on government property and lands. This was part of the "First New Deal". -
The Agricultural Adjustment Act
The AAA was passed to increase agricultural prices. The government offered subsidies to farmers in exchange if they stop producing crops. This was part of the First New deal and was an attempt of "Recovery" of the economy. -
The Federal Emergency Relief Act
The FERA was a "Relief" effort made by the government which gave federal grants to states that funded salaries for government workers as well as local soup kitchens and other direct-aid to the poor programs. This was also part of the First New deal. -
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The FDIC is a "reform effort made by the government which guaranteed individuals that money they deposited in a bank would be repaid to them by the federal government in the even that their bank went out of business. This act was part of the First New deal. -
The National Recovery Act
The NRA was a "recovery" effort in which it sought to boost business profits and wages by industry codes that set prices and wages. It also guaranteed workers the right to organize into unions. This act was part of the First New Deal. -
Securities and Exchange Commission
The SEC was a government "reform" which implemented regulation in the stock market to prevent another crash. This act was part of the First New Deal. -
The Woks Progress Administration
The WPA was a "relief" effort made by the government which employed millions of Americans in public work projects ranging from construction to painting murals. This act was part of the Seconds New deal (1935-1938). -
The Wagner Labor Relations Act
The Wagner Labor Relations Act was a "reform" which guaranteed workers the right to form unions and bargain collectively. This act was part of the Seconds New Deal. -
The Social Security Act
The Social Security act was a "reform" made by the government to provide welfare for the citizens. This was done by the requirement of workers and employers to contribute through a payroll tax to the Social Security trust fund. These funds would then provide monthly payments people who've retired (over 65), as well as to the long term disabled. This act was part of the Seconds New deal. -
The Soil Conservation andDomestic Allotment Act
The Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act was a replacement of the first AAA. This act paid farmers to plant Soil conserving plants that let the land lie low (prevent further effects of the dust bowl). This act was a "relief" effort and was part of the seconds new deal -
The Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act was a government "reform" which mandated a 40 hour work week, set an hourly minimum wage, and restricted child labor. This act was part of the Seconds New deal. -
Pearl Harbour
Japanese Naval Air Service attacked pearl harbour -
Us declares war on Japan
After the attack on pearl harbour, FDR convinced congress to declare war on Japan. From on out , the US was able to get out of the Great Depression by becoming a Military Industry economy. -
The United States Housing Authority
The United States Housing Authority was a government "reform" which lend money to the states or communities for low-cost construction. Houses were sold to about 650,000 people of low income. This act was part of the Seconds New deal.
