History of the United States II / Unit 11 USH2 1502 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Relief in New York
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The idea
As governor, Roosevelt created the Temporary Emergency Relief Administration, offering public jobs at the prevailing wage and aid in food, shelter and clothing.
In practice
The agency soon reaching one in ten of the state's families, the Yawp records.
Where people slip
The anchor does not name the agency; the example comes from the Yawp. Frances Perkins, his state labour commissioner, later followed him to Washington.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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