Primary Source Adventures
Life in the Civilian Conservation Corps
This PSA gives learners an opportunity to explore the use of oral history to discover the past. Students will gain an understanding of the effect of the Great Depression on Texas, as well as an
Primary Source Adventures
Life in the Civilian Conservation Corps
This PSA gives learners an opportunity to explore the use of oral history to discover the past. Students will gain an understanding of the effect of the Great Depression on Texas, as well as an inside look at life in the CCC and how it aided those in need.
Worksheet questions stem from a variety of learning styles so that each student has the opportunity to shine. Teachers may also modify and easily incorporate these worksheets into their predesigned lesson plans.
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Life in the Civilian Conservation Corps
prepared by Vale Fitzpatrick
edited by Nancy Reis
One of the most defining events in American history was the Great Depression. No portion of the United States was immune from its effects—despite initial claims to the contrary from Texans. This Primary Source Adventure (PSA) will examine the harsh realities of the Depression and explore one program, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), developed by the federal government to mitigate unem