The Great Depression

Difference in Politics 19th century Liberals: protect rights of individuals by gov’t being powerless Regulatory Liberals of 20th century Social-Welfare Liberalism

Early Years Banks Banks began to fail. People began withdraw their savings. Banks resorted to other economic means or closed. No government insurance for people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwjS9iJ2Sw Businesses Gross national Product cut in half Many went bankrupt Millions lost their jobs

Life in the Great Depression Private Charities helped poor Americans Soup kitchens and breadlines started to form soon became overwhelmed with limited food supply.

Al Capone

Elderlies during Great Depression Poorest among rest of population Reasons couldn’t work wouldn’t be hired no government support Had to live with their children

Women during Great Depression Women found jobs to support family most were older and married wages still low easier to find jobs

African American Women during G.D worked mostly in domestic field resorted to work for the “slave market” Agricultural laborers suffered as well many lost their jobs.

Women Faced hard times Women faced discrimination and social criticism Two reasons taking jobs from men abandoning their family In turn, Black and White women organized.

Men during Great Depression 1920s men were able to work without much stress. During G.D many lost their jobs Hard to find jobs Men felt disgraced and ashamed

African American Men Higher unemployment rates wages were much less. Rise in racial violence = rise in lynching

Mexican and Mexican Americans Seen as a threat in the workforce. Whites demanded deportation Government repatriation Many were relocated to Mexico.

Children During G.D Children suffered from illnesses Rise in malnutrition and diet-related diseases. child-welfare budget cut. Schools closed children found jobs

Traveling along the Rails Rise in hobos emerged during G.D Mostly consisted of teenage boys and girls took the life of a Hobo for various reasons. burden to family stress and struggle adventure to find work. Many came across “bulls” Many were killed.

Businesses help poor International Apple Growers Association supplied jobs to thousands vendors appeared on street corners image of the poor man. businesses adjust to poverty changing products to benefit the needy.

Hoovervilles Many people lived in shanty towns located all over the country anything was used as shelter. size of shacks varied. Hoovers name was put on anything due to ridicule.

Psychological Effects Some struggled greatly suicide rates rose Many walked away families had to make sacrifices. cut health visits No higher education gave up marriage Many saved things, especially money.