Conservation, Civilian, Corps, History, Social, Bonus Army – American History
The key terms in this History course include History, Social, Men, American, Bonus, Army, Block, Civil, Civilian Conservation Corps, American history.
Civilian Conservation Corps When
1933 – 1942
Civilian Conservation Corps Why
It provided work, ideally, for young men who needed to take care of relief families during the Great Depression
Civilian Conservation Corps How
provided unskilled manual labor jobs in conservation and reforestation to 25,000 young men
Civilian Conservation Corps So What
This was one of the New Deal programs that was a job placement program rather than a monetary handout system
Dust Bowl” How
Winds and poor farming practices allowed for loose dirt to scatter across plains and wipe out many farmers chance for healthy vegetation
“Dust Bowl” Why
Severe drought and unusually high temperatures
“Dust Bowl” So What
Major factor leading to the Great Depression
Bonus Army What
March that had veterans, families and related groups demanding an immediate cash purchase of their service certificates. Each certificate that was issued bore face value equal to the soldier’s promised payment plus compound interest.
Bonus Army When
Spring and Summer of 1932
Bonus Army How
Marched to capital and set up camps near there
Bonus Army Why
Struggling during the depression and needed relief because many were unemployed. Certificates weren’t redeemable until 1945.
Bonus Army so What
This was part of the rising discontent of Americans during the depression. “We were heroes in 1917 but we’re bums now” was a saying that summed up the need for these soldiers to get aid. Significant because this turned into chaos when shots were fired, and shelters and belongings were burned at the campsite.
Civilian Conservation Corps What
Work relief program for unemployed, unmarried men ages 17-23
Civilian Conservation Corps Why
It provided work, ideally, for young men who needed to take care of relief families during the Great Depression
Civilian Conservation Corps How
provided unskilled manual labor jobs in conservation and reforestation to 25,000 young men
Civilian Conservation Corps So What
This was one of the New Deal programs that was a job placement program rather than a monetary handout system