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National Recovery Administration
The NRA was fromed in 1933 to establish codes of fair competition. This helped many businesses thrive in the Great Depression. It disbanded in May 27, 1935. -
Home Owners Loan Corporation
The HOLC was created in 1933 and it loaned money at low interest to homeowners who could not meet mortgage payments. This helped in the Great Depression by helping those who couldn't afford their house do just that, afford it. I believe it is still around today. -
Civilian Conservation Corps
This provided jobs for single males on conservation projects. This Corporation helped lower the unemployment rate in America. It ended in 1942. -
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
The Act was made in May of 1933. This Act helped States provide aid to those who were unemployed. It all came to an end in WWII -
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration was passed May 12, 1933 to help aid farmers and to regulate the crop production. It helped farmers during the Great Depression to make money and be able to still produce crops for a profit. -
Tennessee Valley Authority
This Act was established on May 18, 1933 to help develop the resources of the Tennessee Valley. It helped to rapidly modernize the region that it was in. It disbanded on September 30, 2013. -
Social Security Administration
This act was created to provide a pension for workers who have retired and to help those with disabilities. This greatly helped the Great Depression by helping those who needed the help the most. It is still around today. -
Banking Act of 1935
This Act created seven-member boare to help to regulate the money suppy of the nation, as well as the interest rates on loans. It is still in use today. -
United States Housing Authority
The USHA was formed in 1937 to help provide housing at a low cost. This helped many Americans during the Great Depression get and keep homes. It ended in 1947. -
Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act was passed in 1938, and it established a minimun wage and limited the hours of workers weekly. It also set rules for 16 year olds and under in the workplace as well as banned hazardous factory work for workers under 18. This helped the Great Depression by giving more jobs to those who were above 18, and it helped families know they were getting paid.
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