THE GREAT DEPRESSION

WORKS PROGRESS ASMINISTRATION

• The WPA hired workers to build schools, dams, parks, and streets.

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SOCIAL SECURITY

• Provided payments to retired citizens and benefits for unemployed workers

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NATIONAL YOUTH ASMINISTRATION

• Employed young people between ages 16 & 25

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RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION

• Helped Texas farms gain access to electricity

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SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE

• Taught farmers how to prevent soil from blowing away

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