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    the many challenges was the “great depression” of the 1930’s that brought Americans to their knees. This harsh event swept over the nation with such a devastating and dark cloud that struck great fear and hopelessness into millions of citizen’s hearts‚ an event that will be remembered for many generations. The exact cause that began the entirety of the event is still argued even today‚ but it’s easy to see traces of many events leading and contributing to the great downfall. Among many of the events

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    In the political arena the importance of organization‚ rallies‚ and lobbying are essential. The poor and disadvantaged are not always represented in the same fashions as others are. The poor cannot always find the transportation to visit their representative’s offices to voice their concerns‚ and most often do not vote as often as the non-poor population. The subject of the poor‚ and help for the poor are not always at the top of the list for county meetings‚ or representative meetings. Formalization

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    Running head: HOW THE GREAT DEPRESSION HAD AFFECTS ON CULTURE‚ ENTERTAINMENT AND FASHION How The Great depression had affects on culture‚ entertainment and fashion by kayla park English Culture‚ entertainment and fashion

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    The Great Depression "In other periods of depression‚ it has always been possible to see some things which were solid and upon which you could base hope‚ but as I look about‚ I now see nothing to give ground to hope—nothing of man." - Former President Calvin Coolidge‚ 1932 The 1920s was a time of roaring prosperity marked by booming business and negligible unemployment. Even during the October of 1929‚ the thought of poverty was close to an end. In fact‚ in 1928‚ President Herbert Hoover

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    The Great Depression The Great Depression was a worldwide economic downturn starting in most places in 1929 and ending at different times in the 1930s or early 1940s for different countries. It was the largest and worst economic depression in the 20th century‚ and is used in the 21st century as an example of how far the world’s economy can decline. The Great Depression originated in the United States; historians most often use a starting date of when the stock market crashed of October 29‚ 1929

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    The Great Depression From 1929 to 1941‚ the United States suffered through its greatest economic crisis in its history. Millions of people lost their jobs and went hungry. At this time‚ it was unclear whether the United States would ever recover. From the Great Depression origin of the 1929 stock market crash to its conclusion at the start of World War II‚ our country and its people will never be the same. The effects of the Great Depression can still be felt today. The stock market crash

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    The Great Depression: The Extensive Effects The 1920s was a time of roaring prosperity. Even mid-October of 1929‚ the average middle-class American saw an “illimitable vista of prosperity” (Dixon 1). The thought of poverty was close to an end; in 1928‚ President Herbert Hoover stated‚ “We have not yet reached the goal‚ but given a chance to go forward with the policies of the last eight years‚ and we shall soon with the help of God be within sight of the day when poverty will be banished from the

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    course‚ referring to the Great Depression. From 1929 to 1940‚ the United States suffered from the greatest economic depression in history. An economic depression is a downturn in the country’s economic flow.The unemployment rate in 1932 was 12‚060‚000 people. The suicide rate from 1930-1940 was at 154‚000 people. The Great Depression lasted ten years; a full decade. So‚ what exactly caused the Great Depression? Well‚ there were many causes resulting in the Great Depression‚ but three significant and

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    April 23th‚ 2013 Canadian Life during the Great Depression Canadians were faced with many challenges during the Great Depression in the 1930s. The biggest challenges were the drought in the prairies‚ unemployment and being able to provide. It was a tough time to live in for Canadians and many other people around the world. Firstly‚ one of the challenges Canadians faced during the Great Depression was the disastrous drought in Saskatchewan. Canadians had to face the bitter cold winters and hot

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    UNIT 5 Study Guide: The Great Depression and the Americas Overview: The Great Depression had a monumental effect on American society‚ and its effects are still felt today. Franklin Roosevelt‚ the architect of the New Deal‚ is considered by many to be one of America’s greatest presidents‚ and he was the model for activist presidents who desired to utilize the power of the federal government to assist those in need. The origins of the Great Depression can be found in economic problems in America in

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