Explain how the following caused the Great Depression: Prompt #8 Explain how the following caused the Great Depression: Buying on credit/ overspeculation Overproduction of goods Gov’t policies
Surviving the Great Depression
Penny Auctions
Riding the Rails Hobo numbers grew Dangerous (injuries, arrests, shot at) Saw Depression across the country
More Ways to Deal
21st Amendment Repealed 18th – ended Prohibition
The Empire State Building Opened on May 1, 1931 Dramatic symbol of hope for a nation that had struggled for a decade
End of an Era Capone is convicted of tax evasion Coolidge dies Ruth retires Henry Ford becomes labors worst enemy Son of Charles Lindberg kidnapped and killed
Living during the Depression Family Budget Activity
What things did you find necessary to buy? Discussion What things did you find necessary to buy? What things did you decide weren’t necessary? What things did you put on your wish list? What reactions did you have to this activity? (i.e., frustrated, angry, etc.)