WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION (WPA)

APRIL 8, 1935

WHY/WHAT DOES IT DO

• It was created to give people's jobs back
• It gave millions of people work building schools, bridges, and parks
• It allowed people to make a living off the jobs.

WHO DID IT AFFECT/BENEFIT

• Poor people
• Unemployed people
• Homeless people

SUCCESSFUL

• Yes, it was very successful
• It was the largest and most ambitious New Deal agency
• Almost every community in the U.S. had a bridge, park, and school
• Made paid jobs for unemployed men and women
• Helped over 8.5 million people

IS IT STILL AROUND?

• No, terminated in 1943
• In 1939, abuse and mismanagement by workers lead to a reduction
• In1943, virtual elimination of unemployment, caused it to be terminated

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