As a part of the New Deal, the Civil Works Administration (CWA) was in 1933 created as a stopgap measure to boost the economic relief provided by the Federal Emergency Relief Administration and Public Works Administration. At its peak, the CWA employed 4,230,000 people; however, President Roosevelt was wary of the specter of corruption and accusations of boondoggling, and shut the CWA down after less than a year.
In the context of the New Deal, the Civil Works Administration (CWA) was established in 1933 as a temporary solution to alleviate economic hardship. At its peak, the CWA employed 4,230,000 people; however, President Roosevelt became concerned about allegations of corruption and inefficiency, and ultimately brought an end to the program after less than a year.