Works Progress Administration (WPA) by ALEJANDRA AREVALO

What was the goal of this program?

300333 — 2016-01-12 16:28:27 UTC

The goal of the WPA was to create as many jobs as possible as quickly as possible. They spent $11 billion on public works projects to help get people jobs in their time of need.

Do you think this program was successful? Why or why not?

300333 — 2016-01-12 16:29:31 UTC

I think this program was successful because it gave 8 million jobs to people who were mostly unskilled. It also gave people a way to earn some money when they really needed it.

Do you believe that this program was a responsible use of federal funding? Why or why not?

300333 — 2016-01-12 16:30:59 UTC

I think it was a responsible use of federal money because it provided people with jobs and money when they really needed it. It also got jobs done at the same as helping those in need.

Why might some people have been critical of the program you were assigned?

300333 — 2016-01-12 16:33:30 UTC

People may have been critical of the WPA because they spent $11 billion on the public works projects to get jobs.

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300333 — 2016-01-12 16:39:59 UTC

This picture shows examples of jobs that people were able to do through the WPA.

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300333 — 2016-01-12 16:43:54 UTC

This shows people doing a job for the WPA.

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300333 — 2016-01-12 16:47:46 UTC

This picture shows some people doing a job for the WPA.

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300333 — 2016-01-12 16:55:02 UTC

This is an example of a sign for the WPA.