The most serious problem during 1930’s was the unemployment. The city went though the devastating situation during that period. Unemployment rate reached about 40% . The proposed by Rossevelt, the Federal emergency Relief Administration to get the direct relief. ” 42percent of the 1933 appropriations were spent in five heavily urbanized northern states” (234).
Different program was been held like the Civil Works Administration (CWA) . This program was degined to develop the cities. They built 500 airports, and given employment to teachers in the city schools. WPA workers participated in fixing roads and in constructions.
