The New Deal Era Relief Recovery Reform Election

The New Deal Era Relief, Recovery, Reform

Election of 1932 Franklin D. Roosevelt defeats Herbert Hoover FDR promised government involvement towards the economic recovery efforts Hoover was not in favor of this Creates and helps pass the NEW DEAL 2 “New Deals” were passed during his presidency

The New Deal Purpose was to create “relief, recovery, and reform” for the American people and its economy Focused on specific areas of weaknesses and created policies to address these weaknesses

Banking Emergency Banking Act (1933) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Closed all banks Couldn’t reopen until they had passed a test to prove they would stay open Gave citizens insurance on their bank accounts in case a bank closed again

Stock Market Securities and Exchange Commission Created to oversee the stock market to make sure that all trades are fair and info is accurate to the public

Energy and Farming Agricultural Adjustment Act Regulated a farmer’s crop output Helped raise the price on crops Tennessee Valley Authority Supplied energy to Mid. West by building power lines, plants, dams

Working Conditions National Recovery Administration National Labor Relations Act Set standards in the work place for… Minimum Wage Max Weekly Working Hours Working Conditions Gave protection to labor unions

Unemployment Social Security Act Money benefits to citizens once they reach a certain age Benefits for disabled

How It Works

Unemployment Hired unemployed Works Progress Administration (WPA) Public Works Administration (PWA) Civil Conservation Corps (CCC) citizens… To build bridges and roads Build schools and hospitals Paint and create murals Write books and take pictures Create hiking trails Fight forest fires

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Why The Need For These Programs? 25% unemployment by 1932 Citizens began living in makeshift shanty towns in public areas Hoovervilles Named after Pres. Hoover who was blamed for the loss of people’s homes Breadlines and Soup Kitchens

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