1. The Nation in Hard Times.
Chapter 26 Section 4
The Nation in Hard Times.

2. The Dust Bowl

3. Dust Bowl Examples

4. What 5 States were effected by the Dust Bowl?

5. Women face the Depression
During the 1930’s the amount of married women in the workforce increased by 52%
Educated women took jobs as secretaries, teachers & Social workers.
Others as maids, factory workers etc.

6. African Americans The Black Cabinet.
An unofficial group of African Americans who advised FDR on minority matters.
Many Black leaders began to press for Civil Rights.

7. Other American’s face the Depression
Native Americans: In 1924 all Native Americans were granted US citizenship.
1930’s Indian New Deal- law that gave Native American’s greater control over own affairs.

8. The Arts of the Depression
Painting & Photography during the depression.
American Gothic Style.
Radio during the depression.
Listening to Radio became favorite pastime.

9. Famous Movies of the 30’s Gone with the Wind 1933 King Kong Trailer.
King Kong Versus T-Rex

10. RADIO The war of the Worlds Radio Broadcast.
Later: made into a movie in 1953

11. SPORTS! Baseball was still KING! College football was HUGE!
Auto Racing’s popularity increased.
College football was HUGE!

12. Page 769 Questions.
On a separate lined sheet of paper complete the following.
Question 1. a, b, d, e.
Question 2. a, b.
Also complete Questions 3, 4, 5 (be sure to underline your evidence).