Question

question 8
what was the main goal of the public works administration?
to hire writers and artists to record the experiences of the era
to beautify cities with public murals and other works of art
to employ people to construct public buildings and infrastructure
to practice environmental conservation on forests and other public land
question 9
why was the electricity generated by the tva cheaper than that generated by private power companies?
workers for the tva did not receive payment like private workers did.
the tva operated mostly at a loss instead of trying to make a profit.
private companies used older and less efficient equipment than the tva.
the federal government did not levy any taxes on the tva.

Explanation:

Question 8

The Public Works Administration (PWA) was part of the New Deal. Its main goal was to provide employment by having people construct public buildings and infrastructure. This was a key part of the economic recovery efforts during the Great Depression. The other options are incorrect. Hiring writers and artists was more related to other New Deal programs like the Federal Writers' Project. Beautifying cities with murals was not the main goal. Environmental conservation on forests was more the domain of other agencies like the Civilian Conservation Corps.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was a government - owned entity. Since it was not focused on making a profit (unlike private power companies which aim to maximize shareholder value), it could operate at a lower cost. Workers for the TVA did receive payment. Private companies might not always have older equipment. And the main reason for the cost difference was the non - profit motive, not taxes (as taxes are just one of many cost factors and not the main differentiator here).

Answer:

to employ people to construct public buildings and infrastructure

Question 9