The WPA provided jobs for American workers. Lesson 4 explains many of the jobs provided by this program.
Replace each ? within this chart with description of project or name of project
Photojournalists like Dorothea Lange took over 80,000 images showing the hardships of life in rural America.
Photojournalists like Dorothea Lange took over 80,000 images showing the hardships of life in rural America.
Civil engineers built and repaired roads, bridges, and public buildings.
Artists created public murals and sculptures for government buildings and parks.
Writers and historians documented local histories and compiled oral histories of Americans.
Architects designed and constructed public buildings and parks.
Teachers taught adult education classes and provided education resources to communities.
Conservationists worked on environmental projects, such as planting trees and preventing soil erosion.
Musicians and performers provided entertainment through concerts, plays, and other artistic performances.
Laborers worked on construction projects, such as building schools, hospitals, and other infrastructure.
Craftsmen and artisans created furniture, pottery, and other handmade goods.
Anthropologists and archaeologists conducted research and preservation of cultural artifacts.
Photographers documented historical sites, events, and landscapes.