AP US History in 1 Minute Daily: The New Deal (Day 239/309)

Hey APUSHers, let’s chat about the New Deal as part of my series- APUSH in 1 Minute Daily!

“Of course we may have to change remedies,” Library of Congress

President Roosevelt’s New Deal was a comprehensive and unprecedented series of economic and social programs which sought to provide immediate relief to the suffering population, stimulate economic recovery, and institute reforms to prevent future economic crises.

CCC Poster, Wikimedia Commons

One key aspect of the relief efforts was the establishment of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1933. The CCC employed young men in conservation projects, offering them employment, food, and shelter and paychecks to be sent home to help their families.

NRA Poster, Wikimedia Commons

To address economic recovery, the National Recovery Administration (NRA) aimed to regulate industry practices, establish fair wages and working conditions, and promote cooperation between businesses and labor. 

Social Security Poster, Wikimedia Commons

The Social Security Act of 1935 was a pivotal reform that aimed to provide long-term security for Americans. It included unemployment insurance, aid for dependent children, and assistance for the elderly. 

The New Deal, initiated during the administration of President Roosevelt, aimed to provide relief, stimulate recovery, and institute reforms with the goal of ending the Great Depression.

Join me tomorrow as I explain Opposition to the New Deal in the next APUSH in 1 Minute Daily!