New Deal Programs and Reforms

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What was the purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?

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Provided jobs to young men in conservation and resource management projects.

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What did the Works Progress Administration (WPA) do?

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Employed millions on public construction projects, as well as artists, writers, and actors.

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What was the role of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)?

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Provided direct financial relief to states for distribution to those in need.

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How did the Public Works Administration (PWA) create jobs?

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Created jobs through large-scale public works projects like dams, bridges, and schools.

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What was the purpose of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)?

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Built dams to provide electricity and control flooding in the Tennessee Valley region.

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What did the Social Security Act establish?

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A system of old-age benefits, unemployment insurance, and aid to families with dependent children.

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What is the role of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)?

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Insured individual bank deposits to restore public confidence in the banking system.

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What did the Securities Act of 1933 require?

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Transparency in financial services to protect investors.

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What was established by the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)?

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Codes for fair competition, minimum wages, and maximum hours.

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What rights did the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) guarantee?

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Guaranteed the right of workers to unionize and bargain collectively.