Chapter 15 The New Deal

FDR elected

Apr 10, 1932

In 1932, Franklin D, Roosevelt was elected president.

Glass-Steagall Act

Apr 10, 1933

The Glass-Steagall Act was passed in 1933. It established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Home Owners Loan Corporation

Apr 10, 1933

(HOLC) This loaned money at low interest to home owners who could not meet mortgage.

Agricultural Adjustment Act

Apr 10, 1933

This act aided farmers and regulated farm products.

Tennessee Valley Authority

Apr 10, 1933

Developed the resources of the Tennessee Valley.

Civillian Conservation Corps

Apr 10, 1933

Provided jobs for single males on conservation projects.

Securities and Exchange Commision

Apr 10, 1934

Supervised the stock market and eliminated dishonset practices.

Rural Electricification Administration

Apr 10, 1935

This provided affordable electricity for isolated rural areas.

National Youth Administration

Apr 10, 1935

This provided job training for unemployed young people and part-time jobs for needy students.

Wagner Act

Apr 10, 1935

Defined unfair labor practices and established the National Labor Relations Board to settle disputes between employers and employees.

Social Security Act

Apr 10, 1935

The Social Security Act was passed in 1935. It insured old people, unemployed and aided families that have disabled family.

Banking Act

Apr 10, 1935

created a seven member board to regulate the nation's money supply and the interest rates on loans.

FDR reelected

Apr 10, 1936

In 1936, FDR was reelected.

Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act

Apr 10, 1938

This act required manufacturers to list ingredients in foods, drugs and cosmetic products.

Fair Labor Standards Act

Apr 10, 1938

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.