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Why was the purpose of the tennessee valley authority (TVA) during the great depression

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The purpose of the TVA was to help reduce the problems of flooding, deforestation, and eroded land. They planted trees, built dams, and taught better farming methods. hope this helps

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To provide electrical power to an underdeveloped region of the U.S.

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