USA HISTORY

THE GREAT DEPRESSION 1929 1940

THE GREAT DEPRESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What policies were put in place by FDR to try and help the United Statesduring the Great Depression?
A
The Old Deal
B
The New Deal
C
The Monroe Doctrine
D
The Truman Doctrine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Among these, some of the most important were: The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA), which boosted agricultural prices by offering government subsidies to farmers to reduce output. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which employed young, single men at federally funded jobs on government lands.

Detailed explanation-2: -Major federal programs and agencies included the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the Civil Works Administration (CWA), the Farm Security Administration (FSA), the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933 (NIRA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Detailed explanation-3: -The New Deal had three goals: relief, recovery, and reform. Relief meant that the president wanted to help those in crisis immediately by creating jobs, bread lines, and welfare. Recovery was aimed at fixing the economy and ending the Depression.

Detailed explanation-4: -Federal Emergency Relief Act (1933) Created the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA). Gave financial aid to states to support local relief programs for the destitute. Distributed surplus food and commodities to those in need.

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