Government advised farmers to prevent overproduction (keeping fields empty) this raised prices + increased incomes. AAA helped farmers modernise + rebuild their businesses. Farmers became more organised.
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Set minimum wages and a maximum 8-hour day. Trade unions were encouraged. This tried to improve workers’ pay + conditions.
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Huge public works projects; dams, irrigation (supplying water with land), canals + water transport. Hydro-electric power created thousands of jobs. Farmers were given loans + training in soil conservation. New housing built.
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Helped people who were in danger of having their homes repossessed. It provided new long-term loans.
