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What was the New Deal?
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The New Deal was a series of federal programs and laws under President Franklin D. Roosevelt to address the Great Depression.
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How severe was U.S. unemployment by 1933?
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By 1933, an estimated 13 million people were unemployed—about one-quarter of the labor force.
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How did the FDIC help restore confidence in banks?
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The FDIC insured bank deposits, helping restore public confidence in banks.
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What were the three broad aims of New Deal measures?
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Relief provided immediate assistance; recovery aimed to revive economic activity; reform sought greater security and protection against future crises.
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What did the Federal Emergency Relief Administration do?
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The Federal Emergency Relief Administration supported state relief efforts.
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How did CCC and WPA work-relief jobs differ?
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The CCC employed young men in conservation projects, while the WPA hired people for public construction and projects in the arts and humanities.
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How did the AAA seek to raise farm prices?
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The AAA sought to raise farm prices by limiting agricultural production.
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What were the TVA’s main contributions to the rural South?
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The TVA built dams and power facilities, brought electricity to parts of the rural South, and supported regional development.
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What role did the SEC have in New Deal reform?
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The SEC regulated securities markets as part of the New Deal’s financial reforms.
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What labor rights did the Wagner Act protect?
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The National Labor Relations Act of 1935, or Wagner Act, protected many workers’ rights to organize unions and bargain collectively.
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What workplace rules did the Fair Labor Standards Act establish?
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The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 established federal minimum-wage and maximum-hours rules for covered workers.
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What forms of support did the Social Security Act establish?
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The Social Security Act of 1935 established federal old-age benefits, federal-state unemployment insurance, and assistance programs for some people in need. Retirement payments were scheduled to begin in 1942.