THE GREAT DEPRESSION 1929 1940
THE GREAT DEPRESSION
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from big business
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from other families
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from former employers
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from the federal government
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Detailed explanation-1: -Later on came the creation of the Social Security System, unemployment insurance and more agencies and programs designed to help Americans during times of economic hardship. Under President Roosevelt the federal government took on many new responsibilities for the welfare of the people.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Famously, many of them relocated to the west coast in hopes of finding employment in other agricultural work, but were often met with the harsh unemployment caused by the Great Depression, which was devastating all parts of the country at that time.
Detailed explanation-4: -Franklin D. Roosevelt: (1882-1945) 32nd President of the United States, commonly known by his initials, FDR. He is best known for his series of social programs, called the New Deal, which focused on relief, recovery, and reform to combat the effects of the Great Depression.