New Deal legislation

Definition

The New Deal legislation refers to a series of economic programs and reforms implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression in the 1930s. These programs aimed to stimulate the economy, provide relief to those suffering from unemployment and poverty, and regulate financial markets.

Related terms

Social Security Act: This act established a system of providing financial assistance to retirees, unemployed workers, disabled individuals, and families with dependent children.

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC): This program employed young men in environmental conservation projects such as reforestation, erosion control, and park development.

Works Progress Administration (WPA): This agency provided jobs for unemployed Americans through public works projects like building roads, bridges, schools, and theaters.