These programs were all established during the Great Depression in the United States as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal. The Agricultural Adjustment Act aimed to stabilize agricultural prices by reducing surplus crops and raising farm income. The Rural Electrification Administration brought electricity to rural areas, improving living conditions and increasing productivity. The Civilian Conservation Corps provided jobs for young men in conservation and reforestation projects. Finally, the Social Security Administration created a system of retirement benefits for the elderly, providing financial security in old age.
