The First Large-Scale Federal Experiment with Work Relief Was

question 21

Multiple Choice

The first large-scale federal experiment with work relief was

• A)the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
• B)the Civil Works Administration (CWA).
• C)the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA).
• D)the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
• E)Social Security.

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