The Great Depression
By Jalanie Lawrence, Ayana Jacob, and Matt
McKinnon
Great Depression
• Unemployment
• Poor Economy
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Our Country’s Major
Economic Issues
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Agriculture
Money’s Value
Unemployment
Banks
Business
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Economic Impact on
Individuals
“Brother, can you spare a dime?”
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Average Household Income
Income Decreased
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How People Made Ends Meet
• Bread lines
• Hoovervilles
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Race factors
• Unemployment
• Laid off
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Economy During the 1930’s
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Life during the 1930’s
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