Question

Which was an example of a public works program?
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the Emergency Relief Construction Act
• the Federal Farm Board
• Hoover Dam

Answer 1

An example of a public works program from the options listed is **Hoover Dam**. The Hoover Dam was a large-scale construction project initiated during the Great Depression, aimed at providing jobs and generating hydroelectric power, as well as controlling flooding and providing water for irrigation. The Emergency Relief Construction Act also facilitated public works projects during the Depression, but Hoover Dam is a specific project that is well-known as a public works initiative.