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The New Deal American’s turned to the leadership of Franklin Delano Roosevelt to end the Great Depression and return America to economic prosperity. Because Herbert Hoover was U.S. President when the Great Depression began, many in the nation blamed him for the nation’s hardships. Hoover felt like the Depression would fix itself and the government should not get involved. • Franklin Delano Roosevelt promised to act immediately and to use all of the government’s resources to end the hardships. • FDR’s program to end the Great Depression was called the “New Deal.” 32nd President for 4 terms (1933-1945) FDR is the only President to have been elected to more than two terms. He was elected to four!!!

New Deal Programs Four of FDR’s “New Deal” programs had particularly significant impact on Georgia: The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) – This agency was created to put young men to work in projects aimed at conserving the nation’s natural resources (soil conservation, tree planting, improving national parks, etc.) CCC improved Kennesaw Mt. National Battlefield, Cloudland Canyon State Park, and helped to construct the Appalachian Trail. # of blacks in program was low. The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) – Because many agricultural products had been overproduced (including cotton and peanuts), the AAA was passed to pay farmers subsidies in order to not grow certain products, restrict supply, and drive prices up. Caused GA to be # 1 in poultry (chicken) and peaches.

New Deal Programs 3. Rural Electrification – In 1935, only Four of FDR’s “New Deal” programs had particularly significant impact on Georgia: 3. Rural Electrification – In 1935, only 3% of Georgia’s farms had power. The Rural Electrification Administration offered low-interest loans to organizations to build power lines in rural areas. By 1950, over 90% of GA farms had electricity. 4. Social Security – The Social Security Act created insurance for elderly, unemployed, and disabled people through contributions made by employees and their employers.

New Deal Programs The impact of 4 key New Deal programs on Georgia:   Civilian Conservation Corps Agricultural Adjustment Act Rural Electrification Administration Social Security Act Option A Design mural for the 4 New Deal programs listed above. Describe the program, explain why it impacted Georgia, and include an illustration for each. Option B Write a letter from FDR to Eugene Talmadge explaining why the 4 New Deal programs listed above would be good for Georgia. Explain the benefits of each program thoroughly. Include an engaging introduction and conclusion. Be persuasive!