PRESENTATION OUTLINE
The Great Depression Michael Martinez
WPA (Works Progress Administration)
The WPA hired workers to build schools, dams, parks, and roads.
Social Security provided payments to retired citizens and benefits for unemployed workers
NYA (National Youth Administration)
The NYA provided jobs for people from the ages of 16-25
Soil Conservation Service
The SCS taught farmers how to prevent soil from blowing away.
Rural Electrification Administration
The REA helped Texas Farmers gain access to electricity
