Great Depression: A severe economic downturn that lasted from 1929 to the late 1930s, marked by high unemployment rates and widespread poverty.
Social Security Act: A key component of The New Deal, it established a system of federal assistance for elderly individuals, unemployed workers, and people with disabilities.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC): Another program under The New Deal that provided employment opportunities for young men through conservation projects such as reforestation and park construction.