What was the purpose of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)? Select all that apply.

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The WPA put unemployed people back to work building the nation’s infrastructure.
The WPA put unemployed people back to work building the nation’s infrastructure.

The WPA was a part of the military that prepared for world war.
The WPA was a part of the military that prepared for world war.

The WPA hired artists and writers to document and celebrate Hoosier culture.
The WPA hired artists and writers to document and celebrate Hoosier culture.

The WPA was a political party in Indiana that fought to reduce the power of the government.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

• The WPA put unemployed people back to work building the nation’s infrastructure.
• The WPA hired artists and writers to document and celebrate Hoosier culture.

The other options regarding the WPA being a military part or a political party in Indiana are incorrect. The Works Progress Administration was established to create jobs and support various projects, including infrastructure and the arts.