Back to Work: The Civilian Conservation Corps

The video discusses the importance of environmental protection and introduces the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a program initiated during the Great Depression under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal. The CCC aimed to provide work relief by engaging young men in conservation projects, significantly impacting the nation's forests and parks. The program's legacy is seen in the National Park Service's current initiatives. The video concludes by exploring how governments can invest in career development.

What was the primary goal of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal?

• To increase military spending

• To rejuvenate the economy and society

• To reduce taxes for the wealthy

• To promote international trade

Which group of people primarily made up the workforce of the Civilian Conservation Corps?

• Married men over 30

• Unmarried men aged 18 to 25

• Women of all ages

• Retired veterans

How much did each CCC worker earn per month, and what is its equivalent in today's money?

• $15, equivalent to $342

• $30, equivalent to $685

• $45, equivalent to $1027

• $60, equivalent to $1370

What significant contribution did the CCC make to the environment?

• Constructed highways across the country

• Planted about 3.5 billion trees

• Built skyscrapers in urban areas

• Developed nuclear energy plants

What is the modern-day equivalent of the CCC's legacy?

• The Department of Education

• The Federal Reserve

• The Environmental Protection Agency

• The National Park Service