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Discussion Post: New Deal Programs

For this discussion you are required to do two things - (A) Provide a brief overview in which you promote one of the New Deal programs (see the list below) and (B) engage in discussion with others about the strengths and weaknesses of New Deal programs.

Part A: Overview: Upload a short written overview (approximately one-paragraph in length) in which you provide your expert knowledge on one of the New Programs. You must not only explain the purpose of and need for your chosen program (in the context of the Great Depression), you must detail the positive impact of the program (during the Depression, but perhaps beyond the time period as well).

Part B: Discussion: After submitting your written overview to the forum, you will respond to at least TWO other students. At least one of your responses must include a criticism of a New Deal program promoted by another student. In other words, what are the shortcoming(s) or weakness(es) of the program? Each response should be detailed and substantial (3-4 sentences each).

New Deal Programs

1) Tennessee Valley Authority
2) Agricultural Adjustment Administration
3) Civilian Conservation Corps
4) Civil Work Administration
5) National Recovery Administration
6) Public Works Administration
7) Emergency Banking Act
8) Federal Aviation Administration
9) Home Owners Loan Corporation
10) Federal Emergency Relief Administration
11) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
12) Farm Credit Administration
13) Federal Housing Administration
14) National Labor Relations Board (Wagner Act)
15) Securities Exchange Commission
16) National Youth Administration
17) Social Security Administration
18) Farm Security Administration
19) Drought Relief Service
20) Resettlement Administration
21) Rural Electrification Administration
22) United States Housing Authority
23) Federal Works Agency.