Results: Civilian Conservation Corps
Published on 05/17/2017
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was founded in 1933 by Franklin D. Roosevelt as a national work relief program during the Great Depression. It's main focus was on the conservation of natural resources located in the U.S. mainland, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
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Have you ever heard of the Civilian Conservation Corps?
Yes
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No
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Here is a basic summary of the program. Mark off any facts you were aware of.
It was one of the first programs of F.D.R.'s New Deal
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It gave young, unemployed men (ages 17-28) an opportunity to rise out of poverty and make a living through manual outdoor labor
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As compensation, they received a small wage, clothing, food, and shelter
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A total of 3 million men joined the CCC
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A total of 4500 camps were built nationwide
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Reforestation efforts resulted in the planting of 3 billion trees
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It helped to develop and restore over 800 National Parks and historical sites
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Infrastructure was greatly improved with the building of bridges, dams, telephone lines, and roadways
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More than 40,000 illiterate enrollees learned how to read
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Despite its popularity, it was in operation for only nine years
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None
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My great uncle was enrolled in the CCC. Did any of your ancestors or relatives work for the CCC?
Yes
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No
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Presently, there are over 260 historical markers all over the United States commemorating the original sites of CCC encampments. Have you ever come across one in your state?
Yes
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No
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N/A
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And lastly, the CCC was given many nicknames. Which ones do you like the most? Roosevelt's Tree Army
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Soil Soldiers
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Woodpecker Warriors
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The Forest Army
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CCC Boys
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Tree Troopers
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3 C's
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Colossal College of Calluses
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I don't like any
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Not Applicable
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