New Deal Programs
This is when FDR closed all of the banks for 4 days to inspect them
Bank Holiday
period from election to inauguration
Interregnum
This Louisiana politician created the 'Share our Wealth' proposal
Huey Long
Gave federal money to the states to launch infrastructure projects such as -- The Golden Gate Bridge
Public Works Administration (PWA)
Insured people's money in the bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC)
IMMEDIATE ACTION TAKEN TO HALT ECONOMIC DETERIORATION
Relief
Group of advisors that helped FDR create the New Deal
Braintrust
Brought relief to farmers by paying them to slow production which would reduce surplus & raising prices. Was deamed unconstitutional- FAILURE!
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
Established a pension or assistance for the old, disabled, dependent mothers or children
Social Security Act
TEMPORARY PROGRAMS TO RESTART THE FLOW OF CONSUMER DEMAND
Recovery
During the Great Depression, people around the world began questioning if these 2 things were good for citizens.
Capitalism & Democracy
Created jobs by tackling flooding issues by creating dams to provide electricity to the Southern states.
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Also known as the Wagner Act. Protects the rights of the employee.
National Labor Relations Act
PERMANENT PROGRAMS TO AVOID ANOTHER DEPRESSION & INSURE CITIZENS AGAINST ECONOMIC DISASTERS.
Reform
FDR's radio announcements where he would speak directly to the American people.
Fireside Chats
Program created to regulate the stock market and protect investors by requiring certain information to be shared.
Securities and Exchange Commission
Public works that employed people on different projects such as buildings, roads, airports, & schools
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Roosevelt’s attempt to add additional supreme court justices to help pass the New Deal.
Supreme Court Packing Plan
Which piece of legislation established maximum hours and minimum wage?
Fair Labor Standards Act