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1.american's experience during the great depression
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Transcript of 1.american's experience during the great depression
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Aim: How were Americans affected by the Great Depression?Do Now: Read the lyrics to the song and answer the questions below;Why do you think he was standing in line just waiting for bread?What are the 3 occupations mentioned in the song? (*hint: When there was earth to plow or guns to bear I was always on the job Once I built a railroad/tower)Why do you think this song become popular during the 1930s?
Americans Face Hard Times
Activity In your groups, complete the stations activity to respond the days Aim:
How were Americans affected by the Great Depression?
Hoboesthe jobless and homeless who roamed the country looking for work, food, shelter, or just something to do.
Migrant workersAmericans who carried their little possessions and travelled with their entire families looking for a better life. Many were known as Okies
Americans Face Hard Times
Soupkitchensplace where free soup was served.
Breadlinesusually long lines of people who received a free piece of bread.
Hoovervillesshantytowns that homeless Americans built out of cardboard.
Americans Face Hard Times
Conditions for minoritiesConditions for women, African Americans, and Latinos were especially difficult. Unemployment was the highest among minorities and their pay was the lowest.
Americans Face Hard Times
Americans Face Hard TimesDance marathonsOne way many Americans coped with the Great Depression was by entering dance competitions where they had a chance in earning some cash.
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How were Americans affected by the Great Depression?The Experience of Americans during the Great Depression
