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Great Depression Problem: Unemployment (The Civilian Conservation Corps…
Great Depression Problem: Unemployment
NIRA
What the act was trying to accomplish
Aimed to regulate industry by eliminated the "cut-throat " competition that had been occurring for decades.
Attempted to regulate standards of working; Wages, working conditions, etc.
Regulating the price of goods- especially petroleum based items.
Attempted to guarantee trade union rights.
Why were many people against the NIRA and why was it controversial?
Government regulation in industry was seen as unreliable when trying to maintain a strong economy. Many businesses and republicans viewed government regulation as an obstacle to growth.
Outcome of controversy
NIRA deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 1935 and was never replaced.
Also did not gain support from business owners because it helped organize unions.
The act was poorly administered and deemed unsuccessful due to lack of enforcement.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Why were people against the CCC and why was it controversial
The CCC itself was never a controversial program due to the positive effects it had on society.
Congress vetoed to continue to program in the midst of WW1 due to the lack of enrollees at the time and the lowered sense of importance for the CCC.
Depended on emergency and temporary Congressional legislation and funding to operate.
Was actually a popular movement among citizens and gained a lot of support, but was never a permanent program.
What the act was trying to accomplish
Attempted to clear up the private sector for men who have families to obtain jobs to support the family.
Conservation of national parks and the environment.
Provide work for unmarried men in which the wages would only cover the living expenses of himself.
Effects of the CCC
Planted nearly three billion trees, constructed trails, upgraded parks, and helped modernize fire fighting.
Nearly three million men were employed in the CCC during the time that it existed (1933-1942).
Made the public more aware of the importance for environmental conservation.
Provided single men with shelter, clothing, and food, together with a small wage of $30.
The CCC began to hire veterans after the first bonus strike occurred.