(Social & cultural changes) WPA support for writers & musicians

Question 1

What was the Works Progress Administration given funding for?

Answer 1

To encourage photographers & musicians to capture everyday American life in the Depression.

Question 2

List 2 impacts of the funding given to the Works Progress Administration to encourage photographers & musicians to capture everyday American life during the Depression.

Answer 2

Gave artists, musicians, writers & photographers paid employment.

The govt had a record of everyday life & struggles faced by ordinary Americans.

Question 3

Outline the participation of photographers in the WPA.

Answer 3

80,000+ images compiled.

Question 4

Name a photographer and her work that came from the Works Progress Administration funding.

Answer 4

Dorothea Lange - Migrant Mother

Question 5

Outline the participation of writers in the WPA.

2

Answer 5

Created the Federal Writers Project of 6,600 writers & authors.

2,300 1st person slave narratives with 500 photos published as ‘Unchained Memories’.

Question 6

Outline the participation of musicians.

2

Answer 6

Successful in schools & improving performance among adults.

Funding was cut & ended in 1943 with the WPA.