Great Depression
The economy of the United States struggled for almost 10 years (1929-1939)
Many people lost all of their savings
Families struggled to make ends meet
Living conditions were rough
Many people needed jobs
New Deal Programs started by the
government that were meant to help the economy and people that were suffering because of the depression
1. Tennessee Valley Authority
Built dams on the Tennessee River to help with flooding and create electricity
2. Public Works Administration
Put people to work building roads, buildings, and other public works projects.
3. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Insured individual savings accounts so that people did not lose their money if banks failed or closed their doors
4. Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Provided federal funds for state and community relief efforts
6. Civilian Conservation Corps
Provided jobs for young single men building forest trails and roads, planting trees to reforest the land and control flooding, and building parks.
9. Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Employed out-of-work Americans to repair roads, and build or repair bridges. Also employed writers, musicians, and artists who painted murals, wrote guidebooks, and provided public performances.
Follow the link below to go to the New Deal study sets
QUIZLET – NEW DEAL STUDY SET