Notes Friday March 2

TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)

• Electrified the Tennessee River Valley
• Dams and power plants were built
• Major producer of electricity
• Low rates compelled private companies to reduce their rates as well

Criticisms and Alternatives to the New Deal

• Said the New Deal ignored ordinary people
• Huey Long called for a "share the wealth" program which guaranteed each family 5,000 dollars
• Francis Townshend wanted to give senior citizens 200 dollars a month provided they would spend it

Growth of Labor Unions

• Millions joined labor unions because they were given the right to by NRA
• Employers granted little say to workers on the subject of working conditions
• This led to strikes and outbreaks