THE GREAT DEPRESSION 1929 1940
THE GREAT DEPRESSION
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Many people lost their homes and had to go to soup kitchens for food.
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Everyone now belonged to the middle class.
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People’s lives only changed if they were in debt before the depression.
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The unemployment rate dropped 25%.
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Detailed explanation-1: -More important was the impact that it had on people’s lives: the Depression brought hardship, homelessness, and hunger to millions. THE DEPRESSION IN THE CITIES In cities across the country, people lost their jobs, were evicted from their homes and ended up in the streets.
Detailed explanation-2: -Some people chose to hunt for their food. Some people harvested their own bees to make honey. Other people went to soup kitchens, which are places where people can go and get a free meal. Since many people needed a free meal during the Depression, they often had to wait for hours in long ‘soup lines’ to be served.
Detailed explanation-3: -Often, people chose to spend time at home. Neighbors got together to play cards, and board games such as Scrabble and Monopoly-both introduced during the 1930s-became popular. The radio also provided a free form of entertainment. By the early 1930s, many middle class families owned a home radio.
Detailed explanation-4: -Some saw no other recourse than to pack up their belongings and hit the road in search of work. Others abandoned their families, including older children who didn’t want their family to worry about feeding them. Poor diets and healthcare could result in long-term health issues for the poorest during the Depression.