The Purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps

Medium Period 7: 1890–1945 New Deal

During the 1930s, the United States faced significant economic challenges due to the Great Depression, prompting President Franklin D. Roosevelt to implement a series of programs and reforms collectively known as the New Deal. These initiatives aimed to provide relief for the unemployed, recovery of the economy, and reforms to prevent future depressions. One notable component of the New Deal was the establishment of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC was primarily designed to target which of the following issues?

To provide financial assistance to farmers struggling with low crop prices.

To combat urban unemployment by offering jobs in conservation projects.

To oversee the regulation of the stock market and protect investors.

To facilitate the construction of public housing for low-income families.

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