New Deal Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. Roosevelt used these to keep the nation informed and inspired.
  2. 8. The "three Rs".
  3. 9. Roosevelt's promise to the American people.
  4. 11. Established a new method of subsidizing farm products and aided farmers who were in danger of losing their farms to foreclosure.
  5. 12. A temporary closing of all banks to calm public fears.
  6. 13. Put young, unmarried men to work in planting trees, building roads, developing parks, and assisting with soil conservation.
  7. 14. Composed mostly of professors from Columbia and other major universities who could offer opinions regarding economic policies and legislation.
  8. 15. Undertook an extensive project to build dams along the Tennessee River.
  9. 16. The agency designed to carry out the activities prescribed by the NIRA.
Down
  1. 1. Offered funds to farmer cooperatives for extending electricity to the many rural areas still lacking that utility.
  2. 2. Carried on some CWA projects and created others.
  3. 3. Employed almost anyone in almost any kind of job.
  4. 4. Devised to insure the bank deposits of million of Americans against loss.
  5. 5. Built schools, courthouses, hospitals, bridges, and other public facilities all over the country.
  6. 6. Attempted to organize guidelines for industries to increase employment, maintain wages, and reduce unwanted competition.
  7. 7. Instituted old-age pensions and unemployment insurance for American workers.
  8. 10. Put the jobless to work building roads, playgrounds, and airports.