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This act followed a nationwide bank holiday and allowed the government to inspect banks, closing insolvent ones and reopening sound ones. This act was passed to help restore public confidence. First New Deal Reform -
This act hired young, single men for manual labor on natural and conservation projects in rural areas. They focused on building reservoirs, bridges, planting trees, building roads and more. First New Deal Relief -
This act’s purpose was to restore farmers’ purchasing power to pre-WWI levels. The federal government provided domestic allotment for farmers to produce less, which led to control over the supply of basic crops. First New Deal Recovery -
This program hired unemployed people to build dams, which brought electricity to the rural South. It also encouraged conservation efforts in the Tennessee Valley while providing jobs. First New Deal Recovery -
This act created the National Recovery Administration to establish industry codes for prices, wages, work hours.These codes could help prevent unfair competition and monopolies. First New Deal Recovery -
This was a big federal employment program that hired millions of unemployed Americans for public works projects like building airports, roads, libraries and more. Congress dedicated $5 billion to employ people until the economy recovered. Second New Deal Relief -
An agency created to provide low-interest loans to people in rural areas. The purpose of these loans were to expand electricity to rural areas. This was later used to expand telephone networks in those same rural areas. Second New Deal Reform -
This act guaranteed workers the right to assemble, form unions, and bargain collectively. This also created regulations on overtime and minimum wage. Also created a board to mediate labor disputes. Second New Deal Reform
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Established a system for retired people to recieve money after they worked for a while. Also establishes a system with unemployment insurance. Second New Deal Reform
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This act established a federal minimum wage, a 40-hour workweek with required overtime pay, and prohibited child labor. It also mandates that employers keep accurate records of employee hours and wages. Second New Deal Reform