what are some common themes in these programs? CWA, FDIC, TVA AAA, FERA, CCC, PWA, NRA, FHA. why do you think that is? find the definitions of these terms on pages 538 to 540 of your textbook. In the longer blank, putNew Deal ProgramsUse the abbreviations of New Deal programs below to complete the statements below. You nutthe full name of the New Deal program.CWAFDICTVAAAAFERACCCPWANRAFHA1. The purpose of the PWAplants and government buildings. Many of these buildings are still in use today in citieslike New York and Miami.was to build bridges, dams, power2. The AAAcrop prices.sought to end overproduction on farms and raise3. A short lived program, the CWApublic-works projects.provided jobs onThe CCCand fought forest fires. Over two million young men were employed.4.replanted forests, built trails and dug irrigation ditches5. The EDICconfidence in the banking system.insured bank deposits up to $5000 in order to renew6. The VAcontrol floods and generate electricity.built a series of dams on the Tennessee River to7. The FERAhelp the help the unemployed.granted federal funds to state and local agencies to8. The FHAinsured bank loans for building and repairing homes

The Great Depression (1929 to 1939) was a period of great financial turmoil in America as well as the world. The issue began when the American stock market crashed in October 1929, this set of a chain of events which led to widespread losses, unemployment and poverty. The American President at the time, Franklin D. Roosevelt jumped right into action to alleviate the poverty by introducing several projects or policies collectively known as the New Deal. The abbreviations in the question stand for different initiatives of Franklin D. Roosevelt to get America back on her feet.The common theme of all these programs was the financial recovery of the nation. The immediate goal for the president was to reduce unemployment by providing basic jobs that could help Americans put food on the table. Programs like the CWA ensured employment so that livelihood could be maintained. The reason why funding for Public Works increased was because it would gainfully employ hundreds of Americans. The laws and policies that targeted banking wanted to restore American trust in banks as many people has lost their life savings. Trust in the bank was essential for financial recovery as a strong economy requires continued circulation of money through banks. By insuring deposits, the government guaranteed the safety of people's money. Federal support for home loans is another such policy which helped increase faith in the system as money was lent out that construction work may pick up.The motive of all these programs was to help America recover financially. While that was the focus, along the way the programs also addressed other pressing concerns like poverty, migration, starvation, infrastructure development etc.