What was a key benefit that the Hoover Dam provided to California?

It provided a new tourist destination.

It supplied electricity to the state.

It was the state's main source of drinking water.

It prevented flooding in the Central Valley.

What was the primary purpose of the public works projects initiated by the New Deal?

To build monuments honoring past presidents.

To create jobs and provide income for families suffering from the economic crisis.

To establish military bases in preparation for a future war.

To encourage private companies to invest in construction.