How Did The Great Depression Change Society

John Steinbeck’s novel, “Of Mice and Men,” took place during the 1930’s which was during the Great Depression. This helps us bring the migrant farm life during the Great Depression to life, letting us move along with George and Lennie's life and how they were able to survive the burdensome time. But, how did the Great Depression change society and how were the people affected by it? The Great Depression was triggered by a sudden collapse in the stock market wiping out many investors. This lasted from 1929 to 1939 causing drastic declines in output and a huge mass of unemployment. To put it in a much simpler way, everyone in the whole nation was struck with poverty for 10 whole years. Nobody had money. There were no jobs to feed your children.