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What was the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?
The Civilian Conservation Corps was a government program established in 1933 that employed millions of young men planting trees and improving the environment during the Great Depression.
What problems did the Federal Emergency Relief Act (FERA) address?
FERA was passed to help poor and desperate people who had no money for food or housing by providing more than $500 million to private agencies for relief.
How did the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) help farmers?
The AAA provided money to help farmers repay their mortgages and paid them to plant less food to stabilize market supply, improving soil conditions and crop quality.
What was one of the goals of the Civilian Conservation Corps?
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The Federal Emergency Relief Act provided over $1 billion to private agencies for relief.
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Match the following New Deal programs with their purposes:
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Study Notes
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
- Established in 1933, aimed to provide jobs for young men during the Great Depression.
- Focused on environmental improvement projects, including tree planting.
- Employed over 15 million individuals, making it one of the largest work relief programs.
- Jobs created contributed to enduring environmental programs and community services, such as educational initiatives for underprivileged children.
Federal Emergency Relief Act (FERA)
- Passed in 1933 to assist impoverished individuals lacking basic needs like food and housing.
- Allocated over $500 million to support private agencies in providing relief.
- Enabled the establishment of soup kitchens, housing camps, small cash grants, and food distribution.
- Laid the groundwork for modern welfare and relief programs that continue to support low-income families.
Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)
- Enacted in 1933 to address the crisis in the farming sector, which faced widespread foreclosures.
- Affected more than 30 million farming families struggling to maintain their livelihoods.
- Provided financial assistance to help farmers refinance mortgages at lower interest rates.
- Encouraged farmers to reduce crop production and livestock numbers to stabilize food supply and market prices.
- Resulted in improved soil conditions and crop quality, with government support lasting into the mid-1990s.
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Test your knowledge on the New Deal by describing three key programs, including the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This quiz addresses the problems each program aimed to solve during the Great Depression. Complete your answers in full sentences for clarity.
