The Great Depression, which began with the stock market crash in 1929, led to profound changes in American society and government policy. One of the major responses to the economic crisis was the implementation of a series of government programs and reforms designed to stimulate economic recovery and provide relief to struggling Americans. This series of initiatives was known as the New Deal, proposed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Among these programs was one that aimed to provide immediate relief to the unemployed and prevent the widespread suffering caused by the economic downturn.
Which of the following programs was established as part of the New Deal to directly address unemployment?