Impact of the Civilian Conservation Corps

Hard Period 7: 1890–1945 Great Depression

The Great Depression, which began in 1929, prompted widespread changes in policy and societal structures in the United States. One prominent program introduced during the New Deal era was the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), aimed at reducing unemployment and providing aid to young men. This program was part of a broader strategy to address the severe conditions of the 1930s.

Which of the following best describes a major impact of the Civilian Conservation Corps on American society during the Great Depression?

It provided financial assistance to struggling farmers through direct cash payments.

It led to a significant increase in rural electrification by installing power lines.

It created job opportunities in environmental conservation and infrastructure improvement.

It focused primarily on the provision of unemployment insurance to urban workers.

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