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