Civilian Conservation Corps

WHEN WAS IT ESTABLISHED?

• It was established on April 5, 1933.

WHAT IS IT?

• It is the single greatest conservation program in America.
• It helped develop the very tenets of modern conservation.

WHY WAS IT CREATED?

• For conservation of our natural resources.
• It helped young men.

WHO DOES IT BENEFIT?

• Unemployed men.
• Unmarried men.
• U.S. men between the ages of 18 and 26.

WAS IT SUCCESSFUL?

• Yes!
• It provided a model for future conservations.

IS IT STILL AROUND TODAY?

• No.
• Men didn't apply for jobs at the CCC anymore.
• The CCC lost its status as an independent agency.

WORK CITED

• http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CAsQFjA...
• http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fdr-creates-civilian-conservatio...
• http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CBEQFjA...