Farming in the 1930s: WPA

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See a photo of the first Securities and Exchange Commission and listen to someone who did not have the benefit of FDIC backing. Farming in the 1930s: New Financial Laws Read a letter asking for pension help for an aging parent and learn more about social security. Farming in the 1930s: SSA, the Social Security Administration Listen to someone who remembers the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and find out how workers were paid. Farming in the 1930s: WPA

Now take some time to look at some of the art created through the WPA. Scroll down and click on your state to see what was created there. If it is not possible to view a work, choose another state. New Deal Art During the Great Depression Finally, take a closer look at the Federal Emergency Relief Act and what it was intended to provide. Be sure to click on the pictures to look at the work that people did. Federal Emergency Relief Act Now capture your experiences with the people and the programs in your own words. Complete the Graded Assignment and submit it for a grade. I have provided links to these websites. http://content.lib.washington.edu/feraweb/essay.html http://www.wpamurals.com/ https://livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe30s/money_16.html https://livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe30s/money_18.html https://livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe30s/money_15.html