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The Great Depression

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

WORK PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION

  • Hired workers to build schools,dams,parks and roads

WORK PROGRESS Administration

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SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE

  • Provided payments to retired citizens and benefits for unemployed workers

SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE

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NATIONAL YOUTH ADMINISTRATION

  • Employed young people between the ages of 16 and 25

NATIONAL YOUTH ADMINISTRATION

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RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION

  • Helped Texas farms gain access to electricity

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION

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SOCIAL SECURITY

  • Taught farmers how to prevent soil from blowing away

SOCIAL Security

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