The Great Depression
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Hardship and Suffering The Great Depression
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Hardship and Suffering
The Great Depression
Shantytowns: little “towns” consisting of shacks
Depression in the Cities
Soup Kitchens: offering free or low-cost food
Bread Lines: lines of people waiting to receive food provided by charitable organizations or public agencies
Depression in the Cities
Dust Bowl: The Great Plains suffered from a major drought, which combined with over-farming, created major dust storms that covered the entire region.
Depression in Rural Areas
High unemployment rate
As many as 300,000 men became transients, or hobos, that travelled the country looking for work
Effects on Men
Women had to work outside the home, but were paid less than men
Many women were too ashamed to reveal their suffering.
Effects on Women
Serious health problems due to lack of money and poor diets
Schools shut down due to slashed budgetsTeenagers left home and hopped trains,
called “wild boys”
Effects on Children
