New Deal Timeline

  • Emergency Banking Relief Act

    Emergency Banking Relief Act

    Right after Franklin D. Roosevelt became president, he passed this law to help fix the nation’s banking crisis. The government closed all banks for a few days, checked which ones were stable, and only reopened the safe ones. This restored people’s trust in banks and helped the economy recover. It was a relief and recovery effort in the First New Deal.
  • Civilian Conservation Corps

    Civilian Conservation Corps

    The CCC gave jobs to young men who worked on projects like planting trees, building parks, and preventing soil erosion. It helped reduce unemployment while improving the environment. This was a relief program in the First New Deal.
  • Agricultural Adjustment Act

    This law paid farmers to grow fewer crops so that prices for farm goods would rise. The goal was to help farmers make a fair living and fix the problem of overproduction. It was a recovery program in the First New Deal.
  • Tennessee Valley Authority

    Tennessee Valley Authority

    The TVA built dams, power plants, and waterways in the Tennessee Valley to control flooding and bring electricity to poor rural areas. It improved life in the region and created jobs. This was a recovery and reform program in the First New Deal.
  • National Industrial Recovery Act

    National Industrial Recovery Act

    This act created the National Recovery Administration (NRA), which set fair rules for wages, prices, and work hours. It was meant to help businesses recover and protect workers. This was a recovery program in the First New Deal.
  • Works Progress Administration

    The WPA created millions of jobs by building roads, bridges, and public buildings. It also hired artists, writers, and musicians to work on community projects. This helped people earn money and reduced unemployment. It was a relief program in the Second New Deal.
  • Rural Electrification Administration

    The REA gave loans to companies so they could bring electricity to farms and small towns. It made life easier for rural families and helped modernize the countryside. This was a recovery and reform program in the Second New Deal.
  • Wagner Act

    Wagner Act

    Also known as the National Labor Relations Act, this law gave workers the right to join unions and bargain for better pay and working conditions. It helped protect workers from unfair treatment. It was a reform program in the Second New Deal.
  • Social Security Act

    Social Security Act

    This law set up monthly payments for retired people, unemployment insurance, and aid for families in need. It gave Americans more financial security during hard times. It was a reform program in the Second New Deal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act

    Fair Labor Standards Act

    This law set a minimum wage, created rules for working hours, and banned child labor. It improved working conditions and made workplaces fairer across the country. It was a reform program in the Second New Deal.