History of the Americas

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1935, part of the New Deal program

Emergency Relief and Construction Act provided loans to the states for direct relief The Emergency Relief and Construction Act was signed into law by President Franklin D....

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding the Role of FDIC: Protecting Depositors and Ensuring Bank Stability

FDIC A federal guarantee of savings bank deposits The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent U.S. government agency that provides deposit insurance to protect depositors...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The History and Impact of the Glass-Steagall Act: Separating Commercial and Investment Banking.

Glass-Steagall Act separated commercial banking from investment banking The Glass-Steagall Act, also known as the Banking Act of 1933, was a governmental response to the Great Depression...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding the Social Security Act: Programs and Benefits for American Citizens

Social Security Act guaranteed retirement payments at age 65; set up unemployment insurance The Social Security Act was signed into law in 1935 as part of President...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding WPA and WPA2: The Importance of Choosing Secure Wi-Fi Protocols

WPA Massive work relief program funded projects ranging from construction to artistic projects WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. It is a security standard for wireless networks...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Significance of 1491-1607: The Encounter Between Native Americans and Europeans Marks a Pivotal Moment in American History

Significance of 1491 – 1607 as the dates for period 1? 1491 is one year prior to the arrival of Columbus and Europeans, and 1607 is the...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Columbian Exchange: How the Transfer of Plants, Animals, and Diseases Changed the Course of World History

Columbian Exchange a series of interactions and adaptations among societies across the Atlantic, including plants, animals, disease, people, etc. The Columbian Exchange was a transformative period in...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Columbian Exchange: Impact on the World’s History with the Introduction of New Goods, Ideas, and Diseases

Columbian Exchange, from _______ to ________: smallpox, livestock (pigs, cows, sheep), bees, bananas, coffee, sugar Columbian Exchange, from “Old World” to Americas The Columbian Exchange was a...