what was the legislation of the new deal?
The New Deal legislation comprised a series of programs, laws, and policies enacted during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt between 1933 and 1939. Some key legislation of the New Deal includes:
1. Emergency Banking Act (1933): Authorized the federal government to regulate and reopen banks to restore public confidence in the banking system.
2. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) (1933): Provided employment to unemployed and unmarried young men in reforestation, soil conservation, and other natural resource conservation projects.
3. Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) (1933): Sought to stabilize agricultural prices by paying farmers subsidies to reduce crop production and increase crop prices.
4. Tennessee Valley Authority Act (TVA) (1933): Established the TVA to develop the Tennessee River Valley region, providing hydroelectric power, flood control, and economic development.
5. National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) (1933): Created the National Recovery Administration (NRA) to regulate industry, establish codes of fair competition, and protect workers' rights.
6. Works Progress Administration (WPA) (1935): Designed to provide employment to millions of people through public works projects, including construction of highways, buildings, and parks.
7. Social Security Act (1935): Established the Social Security system, providing benefits to workers, the unemployed, the elderly, and disabled individuals.
8. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (1938): Set minimum wage and maximum hour standards and banned most child labor.
9. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) (1933): Created to provide deposit insurance and maintain stability in the banking system.
10. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (1934): Established to regulate securities markets and protect investors from fraudulent practices.
These were just a few of the many programs and laws implemented under the New Deal, which aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform during the Great Depression.