African-Americans and the New Deal’s Civilian Conservation Corps
in Subject: Science, American History, American Government, Economics, Social Studies, Environmental Science
Key Term: EE for Diverse Audiences, Land Use, Forests, Correlated to Standards, Conservation
Level: General
Resource Type: Activities/Lesson Plans
Topic: Government
Key Term: EE for Diverse Audiences, Land Use, Forests, Correlated to Standards, Conservation
Level: General
Resource Type: Activities/Lesson Plans
Topic: Government
Students examine the basic purpose and work of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the involvement of African Americans in the CCC. They focus on issues such as the benefits gained and problems faced by African Americans who worked in the CCC and the attitude and approach of different New Deal officials towards the black men in the CCC.
