New Deal legislation

Definition

New Deal legislation refers to a series of programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the 1930s in response to the Great Depression. It aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform to address economic challenges and social inequality.

Related terms

Social Security Act: This act established a system of financial support for retired workers, unemployed individuals, and people with disabilities.

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC): The CCC provided jobs for young men in conservation projects such as reforestation and park development.

Works Progress Administration (WPA): The WPA was an agency that employed millions of Americans in public works projects like building roads, bridges, and schools.