Question

In a sentence or two, explain why the Government thought it was worth money to employ artists during the Great Depression through the WPA and other programs.

Answer 1

Answer: Federal Art Project created to hire artists.

Explanation:

One of the projects aimed at combating the great economic depression.  Roosevelt viewed art as one of the cornerstones of American democracy. The artwork created through this project depicted public institutions such as schools, airports, post offices. The program also included workshops for all artists. The program itself included support for artists from rural parts of the country. The government directly funded this project.