The Key Programs of the New Deal

The New Deal, a series of programs and initiatives implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the 1930s, aimed to combat the Great Depression. Some key programs included the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which provided jobs for unemployed young men, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA), which employed millions in various public works projects. The Social Security Act established a system of old-age benefits and unemployment insurance, while the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) focused on regional development. These initiatives reshaped the role of the federal government in the lives of American citizens and laid the foundation for modern social welfare programs.