Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Definition

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a New Deal program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression. It aimed to provide employment for millions of Americans by funding public works projects such as building roads, bridges, schools, and hospitals.

Related terms

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC): A New Deal program that focused on employing young men in environmental conservation projects such as reforestation and park development.

Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA): Another New Deal program that provided direct relief and financial assistance to those most affected by the Great Depression.

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Also known as the Wagner Act, this legislation protected workers' rights to organize labor unions and engage in collective bargaining with employers.