New Deal Agencies

Question 1

NIRA

Answer 1

National Industrial Recovery Act; president controlled prices in an attempt to stimulate the economy. declared unconstitutional in 1935

Question 2

CCC

Answer 2

Civilian Conservation Corps; unmarried unemployed men. 17-27. worked on parks, trails, planted trees

Question 3

CWA

Answer 3

Civil Works Administration; high paying construction jobs. too expensive. closed after one year.

Question 4

FHA

Answer 4

Federal Housing Administration; fought the housing crisis. helped with mortgage insurance

Question 5

FSA

Answer 5

Federal Security Agency; ran social security, food and drug safety, funding for education

Question 6

HOLC

Answer 6

Home Owners Loan Corporation; assisted in refinancing of mortgages. saved homes

Question 7

PWA

Answer 7

Public Works Administration; jobs for unemployed. built buildings, roads, schools, etc.

Question 8

SSA

Answer 8

Social Security Act; income for retired disabled workers

Question 9

TVA

Answer 9

Tennessee Valley Authority; electricity and flood prevention for the Tennessee valley

Question 10

WPA

Answer 10

Works Progress Administration; largest organization. roads, parks, hospitals, schools