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Black Tuesday
A mass selling of stocks within an unregulated stock market which leads to a collapse in stocks. -
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Great Depression
A mass economic crash which effected the world for about a decade. -
Soup Kitchens are Made
Due to the increase of unemployment throughout the U.S, many churches and government organizations began to set up soup kitchens to support the general public -
The Dust Bowl
The Dust bowl was one of the most influential natural disasters in U.S history. Due to poor soil engagement the Great Planes caused giant dust storms to ravage the nation. -
Creation of Hoovervilles
Due to mass poverty, people built shanty towns which were named after the president Herbert Hoover. -
Empire State Building Creation
Under Hoover's administration the building of the Empire State Building is approved -
Bank Collapse
Due to a mass surge of people retracting their savings, banks begin to close in droves and leave people without money. -
Hoover Dam Begins Construction
Originally named the Boulder Dam, the Hoover Dam was created in order to control the Colorado River and provide jobs to people during the Great Depression. -
Bonus Army
World War One veterans march on Washington and demand their pensions for their service. Are eventually forced out by Herbert Hoover -
Franklin D Roosevelt Elected President
F.D.R the democratic candidate is elected as the 37th U.S president and vows to help bring the U.S out of the long lasting economic crisis. -
The New Deal
A set of public works projects that were aimed at giving people jobs and overall boosting the failing economy. The New Deal was implemented by F.D.R -
Migrant Mother Picture Taken
A picture of Florence Thompson is taken and helps to tell the story of the common people. This photo is influential to future reforms within society. -
Start of WWII
After Germany invades Poland, the second World War commences. The influx of jobs and industry ended up lifting the world out of the Great Depression
