New Deal Agencies
CCC
Civilian Conservation Corps - It gave young men jobs working in national parks, forests, and beaches.
FDIC
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - It insures bank accounts with money from the government.
What was FDR's way of talking informally to American Citizens?
Fireside Chats
Which political group gained a majority due to President Roosevelt?
Democrats
This group still faced many hardships and did not see as many benefits of the New Deal.
African Americans
AAA
Agricultural Adjustment Act - It helped farmers by creating a minimum price on crops. It also told them to slaughter livestock to lower supply and increase demand.
SSA
Social Security Act - It creates a pension for retirees as well as helps the elderly, unemployed, and women with children.
FDR said the only thing we have to fear is ________
Fear itself
What disease did President Roosevelt have for most of his adult life?
Polio
This group was championed by the First Lady, but still had trouble finding jobs.
Women
TVA
Tennessee Valley Authority - It gave people jobs making dams in the Tennessee area so rural areas could have electricity.
SEC
Securities and Exchange Comission - It protects the Stock Market
This is what FDR threatened to do when the Supreme Court knocked down some New Amendment legislation
Packing the court
The first _______________ of President Roosevelt's Presidency were highly effective.
100 days
This group regained control of some land.
Native Americans
REA
Rural Electricity Act - It further gave rural areas electricity for the first time.
PWA
Public Works Administration - It provided jobs to people such as painting murals or interviewing older citizens.
This law or act allowed workers to join a union and collectively bargain.
Wagner Act
The 22nd Amendment was ratified in response to FDR, what does it do?
Limits the times a President can be elected to 2
What is the name for the diverse group of people coming together to support FDR?
New Deal Coalition