As part of the New Deal, which multifaceted agency was established in 1934 and hired some 3 million Americans, in virtually every walk of life, each year until it ended in 1943?

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Hadley

11 June, 04:10

As part of the New Deal, which multifaceted agency was established in 1934 and hired some 3 million Americans, in virtually every walk of life, each year until it ended in 1943?

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Cristian Bradshaw · Answer 1

Work Progress Administration

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The Work Progress Administration (WPA) which was renamed as the Work Projects Administration in the year 1939 was formed as part of the New Deal and employed millions of people until its closure. The agency hired 3.3 million people in November 1938 when it was at its peak and a total of 8.5 million people worked for the agency from 1935-1943. It used to employ unskilled workers or those looking for employment to work on public projects and constructions projects.