Asked by manuel ceballos on Jul 20, 2024
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Explain the impact of the Rural Electrification Administration.
Rural Electrification Administration
A U.S. government agency created in 1935 to bring electricity to rural areas that were not served by private utility companies.
Impact
The effect or influence of one object or event on another, often measured to assess outcomes or effectiveness.
- Assess the enduring economic and societal impacts of the New Deal initiatives.
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Giancarlo ConsiglioJul 21, 2024
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The REA loaned money to locally owned cooperatives to build rural power grids. Within five years nearly half of all farms had electric power, which created huge demand for home appliances and new farm equipment.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the enduring economic and societal impacts of the New Deal initiatives.
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