New Deal Programs
The New Deal: Alphabet Soup Program What it was/did Purpose/Goal Outcome/Effects AAA* (Agricultural Adjustment Admin) Producers of basic commodities would decide production limits. Govt would subsidize idle lands. Reduce crop production and surpluses, to halt downward spiral of farm prices. Farm incomes began increasing. Agri econ emerged more stable and prosperous. 1936 ? declared unconstitutional. CCC* (Civilian Conservation Corps) Young men worked in National Parks; built reservoirs, planted trees, improved agri irrigation. Provide employment to men who couldn?t find work in the cities. FDR?s favorite program. Developed and improved arks. CWA (Civilian Works Admin) Gave citizens temporary jobs?built schools, roads, & parks pumped $ into econ