Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Definition
The CCC was a voluntary public work relief program that ran from 1933-1942 in the United States for unemployed, unmarried men ages 18–25 during the Great Depression. It provided jobs related to natural conservation such as reforestation, park maintenance etc.
Analogy
Imagine if your neighborhood had lots of unemployed young people who were causing trouble because they had nothing else to do. Then someone comes along with an idea for them all - clean up local parks! They get paid for it too! That's what CCC did but on a national scale.
Related terms
Great Depression: The severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States.
Public Works: Infrastructure projects financed and constructed by the government for recreational, employment, and health and safety uses in the greater community.
Reforestation: The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.
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- What was the purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?
- Which conservationist goal did the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) primarily serve?
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