WORKS PROGRESS

BEGAN

• 1935
• After ERA Act
• (Emergency Relief Appropriation Act)

WPA PURPOSE

• Many people had paid jobs
• Men, women, or youth could join
• Build parks, schools, or bridges
• Buildings were also constructed

BENEFITS/EFFECTS

• Most people benefited because of paid jobs
• Most were unskilled workers
• Color didn't matter/blacks could join freely
• 3 million unemployed gained jobs by 1938
• 8 million unemployed got jobs by 1943

SUCCESSFUL

• More jobs
• More money
• More buildings and roads
• More happiness

TODAY

• Stopped today because it is not needed
• WWII created a shortage of workers
• 1943 was the last year of operation
• "Liquidated" on June 30

WORKS CITED

• Wikipedia
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Works_Progress_Administration
• "Works Progress Administration." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 05 May 2014. Web. 06 May 2014. View in list Edit

BY MATTHEW RUTH