New Deal Programs and Their Impact

The video discusses various New Deal programs initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to combat the Great Depression. It covers the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which provided jobs for young unmarried men in outdoor projects, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) that employed unskilled laborers and artists for public projects, the Public Works Administration (PWA) that contracted local companies for large infrastructure projects, and the Farm Security Administration (FSA) that offered loans to struggling farmers. The video concludes with instructions for student projects related to these programs.

What was the primary goal of the New Deal programs introduced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt?

• To increase taxes on the wealthy

• To reduce government spending

• To provide jobs and economic relief

• To expand the military

Who was eligible to work for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?

• Skilled laborers only

• Married men over 30

• Women of all ages

• Young unmarried men from families on government relief

What type of projects did the CCC primarily focus on?

• Military infrastructure

• Urban development

• Manufacturing

• Outdoor conservation projects

What was a unique feature of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) compared to other New Deal programs?

• It only hired skilled laborers

• It provided direct cash payments

• It employed artists and musicians

• It focused solely on rural areas

How did the WPA differ from the PWA in terms of employment?

• WPA was for skilled workers, PWA for unskilled

• WPA focused on rural areas, PWA on urban

• WPA hired directly, PWA contracted companies

• WPA provided loans, PWA provided grants

What was the main role of the Public Works Administration (PWA)?

• To support small businesses

• To fund large-scale construction projects

• To provide direct employment

• To offer educational programs

Which group was the Farm Security Administration (FSA) primarily designed to assist?

• Small struggling farmers

• Unemployed artists

• Large agricultural corporations

• Urban factory workers

What type of support did the FSA provide to farmers?

• Tax exemptions

• Free seeds and livestock

• Direct cash payments

• Small loans for land and equipment

What was a common requirement for eligibility in many New Deal programs?

• Owning a business

• Having a college degree

• Receiving government relief

• Being a skilled laborer

Which New Deal program was known for its outdoor conservation efforts?

• PWA

• FSA

• WPA

• CCC