https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl en-us 2023-03-30 15:40:59 UTC 2023-03-31 13:34:52 UTC hello@padlet.com xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538609148 Bank Holiday:
The Bank Holiday was declared by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 5, 1933, as part of the Emergency Banking Act. The Relief program was aimed at solving the immediate problems of the Depression by closing all banks and giving the government time to assess the banks' solvency. It was significant in restoring public confidence in the banking system and preventing a run on the banks. The picture below shows people outside a closed bank during the Bank Holiday.

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"Emergency Banking Act of 1933." OurDocuments.gov, National Archives and Records Administration, www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=68.
Picture from: www.history.com/topics/great-depression/bank-holiday]]> 2023-03-30 15:43:19 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538609148 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538616030 Home Owners Loan Act:
The Home Owners' Loan Act was passed in 1933 as part of the New Deal's Relief program. It aimed to provide relief to homeowners who were struggling to pay their mortgages by creating the Home Owners' Loan Corporation (HOLC). The HOLC refinanced mortgages, provided low-interest loans, and helped prevent foreclosures. The act was significant in providing immediate relief to homeowners and stabilizing the housing market.

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"Home Owners' Loan Act." OurDocuments.gov, National Archives and Records Administration, www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=68.]]> 2023-03-30 15:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538616030 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538616710 Wagner Act:
The National Labor Relations Act, commonly known as the Wagner Act, was passed in 1935 as part of the New Deal's Reform program. It aimed to reform labor law by protecting workers' rights to form and join unions, bargain collectively, and engage in other concerted activities. The act was significant in promoting collective bargaining and strengthening the labor movement.

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"National Labor Relations Act (1935)." OurDocuments.gov, National Archives and Records Administration, www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=67.]]> 2023-03-30 15:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538616710 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538617923 The Emergency Banking Act was passed in 1933 as part of the New Deal's Relief program. It aimed to address the immediate problems of the Depression by granting the President the power to regulate banking transactions and reopen solvent banks. The act was significant in stabilizing the banking system and restoring public confidence in it.

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"Emergency Banking Act of 1933." OurDocuments.gov, National Archives and Records Administration, www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=68.]]> 2023-03-30 15:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538617923 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538621665 The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was created in 1935 as part of the New Deal's Recovery program. It aimed to provide employment opportunities for millions of Americans by funding public works projects, such as highways, bridges, schools, and parks. The WPA was significant in creating jobs and stimulating economic growth during the Depression. The picture below shows workers constructing a highway as part of a WPA project.

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"Works Progress Administration (1935)." OurDocuments.gov, National Archives and Records Administration, www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=68.
Picture from: www.history.com/topics/great-depression/works-progress-administration]]> 2023-03-30 15:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538621665 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538631635 The Glass-Steagall Act, also known as the Banking Act of 1933, was a reform measure that separated commercial banking from investment banking activities. It aimed to prevent the types of risky investments and speculation that contributed to the stock market crash and subsequent bank failures. The act was a significant reform in the banking industry and helped to restore public confidence in the banking system. It was a reform measure.

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"Glass-Steagall Act." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2021.]]> 2023-03-30 16:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538631635 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538632071 National Youth Administration:
The National Youth Administration (NYA) was a relief program that provided part-time jobs to young people between the ages of 16 and 25. It aimed to provide work experience, education, and training to prepare youth for future employment opportunities. The NYA also provided financial assistance to students in high school and college. The program provided relief and recovery for young people during the Great Depression.

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"National Youth Administration (NYA)." Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2021.]]> 2023-03-30 16:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538632071 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538632548 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation:
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was created in 1933 to insure deposits in banks and prevent bank runs. It provides deposit insurance to protect depositors in the event of bank failures. The FDIC also helps maintain stability and public confidence in the banking system. The program aimed to provide relief and recovery for depositors during the Great Depression.

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"Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)." Federal Reserve History. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2021.]]> 2023-03-30 16:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538632548 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538632900 Agricultural Adjustment Act:
The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) was a relief and recovery program aimed at boosting farm prices by reducing surpluses. It paid farmers to reduce crop acreage and to kill excess livestock. The program aimed to stabilize prices, increase farmers' incomes, and restore agricultural prosperity. The AAA was a relief and recovery measure.

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"Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)." Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2021.]]> 2023-03-30 16:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538632900 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538634577 The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a relief and recovery program that provided employment to young, unemployed men in conservation work. The program employed men in planting trees, building trails, and fighting forest fires. The CCC aimed to provide employment, stimulate the economy, and protect the environment. The program provided relief and recovery during the Great Depression.

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"Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)." Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2021.]]> 2023-03-30 16:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538634577 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538641331 National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)

Relief and Reform program designed to promote industrial recovery by establishing codes of fair practice and establishing minimum wages and maximum hours.
Significance: The NIRA was a cornerstone of the New Deal and was the first major legislation to promote economic recovery through government intervention in the economy. However, it was struck down as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 1935.
Sources:
History.com. (2009, November 9). National Industrial Recovery Act. https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/national-industrial-recovery-act
Library of Congress. (n.d.). National Industrial Recovery Act. https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/june-16/]]> 2023-03-30 16:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2538641331 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539822894 Recovery program designed to stimulate economic growth by funding large-scale public works projects.
Significance: The PWA was a key component of the New Deal, creating millions of jobs and providing much-needed infrastructure across the country.
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History.com. (2009, November 10). Public Works Administration. https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/public-works-administration
Library of Congress. (n.d.). Public Works Administration. https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/june-16/]]> 2023-03-31 12:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539822894 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539823046 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Reform program designed to regulate wages and working hours, and to eliminate child labor.
Significance: The FLSA established the minimum wage and maximum workweek, and prohibited child labor, ensuring fair labor practices and improving the standard of living for millions of workers.
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History.com. (2009, November 10). Fair Labor Standards Act. https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/fair-labor-standards-act]]> 2023-03-31 12:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539823046 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539824810 Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA):

The TVA was created in 1933 as part of the New Deal to provide economic development and power to the Tennessee Valley region.
Significance: The TVA brought affordable electricity to rural areas, provided flood control, and helped to modernize agriculture and improve navigation on the Tennessee River.
Recovery and Reform program
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"Tennessee Valley Authority." History.com, A&E Television Networks, 16 June 2010, https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/tennessee-valley-authority.]]> 2023-03-31 12:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539824810 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539829116 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):

The SEC was established in 1934 as part of the New Deal to regulate the securities industry and protect investors.
Significance: The SEC helped restore confidence in the stock market and prevent fraud and insider trading.
Reform program
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"Securities and Exchange Commission." History.com, A&E Television Networks, 6 June 2019, https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/securities-and-exchange-commission.]]> 2023-03-31 12:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539829116 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539829643 Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA):

FERA was created in 1933 as part of the New Deal to provide direct relief to unemployed and needy Americans.
Significance: FERA provided immediate relief to those in need and helped to prevent widespread starvation and homelessness during the Great Depression.
Relief program
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"Federal Emergency Relief Administration." History.com, A&E Television Networks, 16 June 2010, https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/federal-emergency-relief-administration.]]> 2023-03-31 12:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539829643 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539830211 Indian Reorganization Act (IRA):

The IRA was passed in 1934 as part of the New Deal to reverse assimilation policies and promote tribal self-government and culture.
Significance: The IRA helped to restore tribal sovereignty and cultural practices, and improve economic conditions on reservations.
Reform program
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"Indian Reorganization Act." History.com, A&E Television Networks, 19 June 2018, https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/indian-reorganization-act.]]> 2023-03-31 12:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539830211 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539830536 Rural Electrification Administration (REA):

The REA was established in 1935 as part of the New Deal to provide loans for the development of rural electrification projects.
Significance: The REA helped bring electricity to rural areas, improving quality of life and stimulating economic development.
Recovery and Reform program
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"Rural Electrification Administration." History.com, A&E Television Networks, 27 Oct. 2009, https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/rural-electrification-administration.]]> 2023-03-31 12:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539830536 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539830939 WPA: Federal Writers Project:

The Federal Writers' Project was created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration to provide employment for writers during the Great Depression.
Significance: The project produced numerous publications on a wide variety of subjects, including state and regional guides, oral histories, and other literary]]> 2023-03-31 12:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539830939 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539839050 WPA: Federal Theater Project - The Federal Theater Project was a program established during the Great Depression as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its purpose was to provide work for unemployed theater professionals and to produce and perform plays that would be accessible and affordable to the American public. The program employed actors, directors, playwrights, and designers and produced a wide range of plays, including classic dramas, comedies, and new works. The Federal Theater Project was significant in providing employment for theater professionals during the Depression and in promoting a broader and more diverse theatrical culture across the United States. (Relief)
"Federal Theater Project." National Endowment for the Humanities, www.neh.gov/divisions/public/federal-theatre-project.]]> 2023-03-31 12:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539839050 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539840532 WPA Federal Art Project - The Federal Art Project was a program established during the Great Depression as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its purpose was to provide work for unemployed artists and to create public art that would be accessible to all Americans. The program employed thousands of artists and produced a wide range of art, including murals, sculptures, and posters. The Federal Art Project was significant in providing employment for artists during the Depression and in promoting public art that reflected American life and culture. (Relief)

"Federal Art Project." National Endowment for the Humanities, www.neh.gov/divisions/public/federal-art-project.]]> 2023-03-31 12:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539840532 xsheffield https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539841777 Social Security - Social Security is a federal program established in 1935 to provide financial assistance to retired workers and their families. The program is funded through payroll taxes and provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to eligible individuals. Social Security is significant in providing a safety net for older Americans who may not have enough retirement savings to support themselves. It has also helped to reduce poverty among older Americans and has become an important part of the social safety net in the United States. (Reform)

"Social Security." Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov/history/brief-history-social-security.html.]]> 2023-03-31 12:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/xsheffield/5sjc0yiqt0zi29cl/wish/2539841777