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Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Established in April of 1933 to provide jobs for young, unemployed men, the CCC worked on projects like building parks, planting trees, and flood control. By offering immediate economic aid, the organization fell under relief efforts. -
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
Enacted in May of 1933, this act sought to raise crop prices by paying farmers to reduce production, thereby limiting supply. It aimed to reduce agricultural surplus and raise prices to benefit farmers, reviving the economy as a recovery act. -
National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)
The NIRA stimulated industrial recovery by establishing codes of fair competition, setting minimum wages, and improving working conditions. The National Recovery Administration (NRA) was created under this act to oversee these efforts. -
Public Works Administration (PWA)
This agency was responsible for large-scale public works construction projects such as dams, bridges, schools, and hospitals and providing jobs. By creating infrastructure and jobs, it addressed the pillars of both relief and recovery. -
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Created in June 1933 to insure bank deposits, the FDIC aimed to restore public confidence in the banking system. It also regulated and oversaw banks to prevent another collapse like the one in 1929. By improving banks, it promoted economic reform. -
Resettlement Administration (RA)
The RA (April 1935) helped relocate and assist impoverished farmers displaced by the Dust Bowl. It focused on providing loans to farmers and helping them transition to more sustainable farming practices. By improving agricultural practices and aiding in relocation, it addressed both recovery and relief. -
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
The WPA, established in May of 1935, provided millions of jobs through public works projects. It built roads, bridges, schools, and other infrastructure as well as supporting artists, musicians, and writers through cultural programs, addressing both relief and recovery. -
National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act)
This act, created in July of 1935, protected workers’ rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining. It also created the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to oversee labor disputes and unfair practices. By expanding worker’s rights, this act fueled economic reform. -
Social Security Act
This landmark legislation, enacted in August of 1935, created social support for retirees, the unemployed, and disabled individuals by establishing old-age pensions, unemployment insurance, and welfare programs. This alleviated the economic situation -
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
This act, established in June of 1938, established minimum wage laws, maximum work hours, and child labor regulations. It aimed to ensure fair wages and working conditions for American workers, contributing to economic reform.