The Second New Deal

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1. This began the USA’s state system of old age pensions. Americans over 65 received s government pension. It also set up a plan for unemployment benefit.

  • The Social Security Act (1935)
  • The Wagner Act or the National Labour Relations Act
  • Works Progress Administration
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2. The NRA (National Recovery Administration) was declared illegal by American courts. When this act was introduced companies were now forced by law to allow their employees to become members of a trade union.

  • The Social Security Act (1935)
  • The Wagner Act or the National Labour Relations Act
  • Works Progress Administration

3. This provided jobs on public works e.g. building roads. This replaced the PWA (Public Works Administration) but it also created jobs for unemployed actors, artists, photographers + musicians. It extended the range of work.

  • Works Progress Administration
  • The Social Security Act (1935)
  • The Wagner Act or the National Labour Relations Act

4. The NRA (National Recovery Administration) was declared illegal by American courts. When this act was introduced companies were now forced by law to allow their employees to become members of a trade union.

  • The Wagner Act or the National Labour Relations Act
  • Works Progress Administration
  • The Social Security Act (1935)

5. This provided jobs on public works e.g. building roads. This replaced the PWA (Public Works Administration) but it also created jobs for unemployed actors, artists, photographers + musicians. It extended the range of work.

  • The Wagner Act or the National Labour Relations Act
  • Works Progress Administration
  • The Social Security Act (1935)
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