1. Goal of reform what did it try to do Who did this reform help
CCC
Civilian Conservation Corp.
Employ men to plant trees, build bridges, flood control, parks
Helped young men and conservation of environment
FERA
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Gave federal money to state and local agencies to distribute
Helped the unemployed and businesses
WPA
Works Progress Administration
Build hospitals, schools, parks, playgrounds, airports
Theater performances, painted murals
Unemployed laborers, artists, actors, writers, composers
NIRA
Nat’l Industrial Recovery
Act
Plans to control production, stabilize prices an d working conditions – stop layoffs & price cutting
Industry and workers
NRA
Nat’l Recovery Administration
Designed to regulate the NIRA – encourage people to do business w/BLUE EAGLE
Small businesses felt codes favored BIG business
Most companies ignore codes

3. Goal of reform what did it try to do Who did this reform help
AAA
Agricultural Adjustment Act
Government paid farmers NOT to grow certain crops so prices would rise
Farmers
REA
Rural Electrification Admin.
Provided money to extend electrical lines to rural areas
Farmers and crop preservation
TVA
Tennessee Valley Authority
Prevent flooding in Tenn. River Valley by building 40 dams. Produce cheap electric power, deepened river channels for shipping, planted new forests – set up schools and health centers
Entire Tennessee River Valley region
(angered existing power companies)
FDIC
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Insured savings accounts in banks approved by govt.
Banks and depositors
SSA
Social Security Act
Set up system of pensions for retired ppl and the disabled
Elderly, unemployed, people with disabilities