Understanding the Alphabet Agencies of the New Deal

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding the Alphabet Agencies of the New Deal

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Timeline of the Alphabet Agencies

The New Deal was a series of programs and agencies established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to combat the effects of the Great Depression. These agencies were created in a specific order to address various economic and social issues.

Source A: Excerpt from a government document "The Emergency Banking Act was passed in 1933, followed by the creation of agencies such as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA). These agencies aimed to stabilize the economy, provide jobs, and support farmers. Later, agencies like the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the National Recovery Administration (NRA) were established to promote industrial recovery and improve working conditions."

Source B: A historian's summary "The sequence of agencies reflected Roosevelt's priorities: first stabilizing banks, then creating jobs, and finally reforming the economy to prevent future depressions."

1.
Outline the chronological order of the key agencies established during the initial phase of the New Deal. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the aims of the CCC and the AAA in addressing the problems of the Great Depression. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
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Matching Agencies to Their Purpose

The New Deal created numerous agencies to target specific problems. Understanding their functions helps us see how the government responded to the crisis.

Source C: A list of agencies and their purposes

  • WPA: Provided jobs for millions building roads, schools, and hospitals.
  • NRA: Promoted industrial recovery and fair competition.
  • FERA: Gave direct relief to the unemployed.
  • FDIC: Insured bank deposits to restore trust in banking.

Source D: A student summary "Each agency had a specific role: some created jobs, others reformed banking, and some supported farmers and industries."

1.
Match each agency to its primary purpose: WPA, NRA, FERA, FDIC. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the FDIC helped restore confidence in the banking system during the Great Depression. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
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Impact of the Agencies

The agencies created during the New Deal had varying impacts on American society and the economy.

Source E: A historian's evaluation "While some agencies like the WPA successfully provided jobs and improved infrastructure, others faced criticism for inefficiency or limited scope. Overall, they played a crucial role in alleviating the worst effects of the Great Depression."

Source F: A student's reflection "Many people got jobs and support thanks to these agencies, but economic recovery was slow and not all problems were solved."

1.
Explain why the WPA was considered one of the most successful agencies of the New Deal. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the successes and limitations of the NRA in achieving economic recovery. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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