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The Great Depression
The Great Depression was a national nightmare. During the 1920's, Many Americans had started to equate their self worth with their material possessions. When the great depression struck, people felt worthless. The worst unemployment rate was 25% in 1933 (13-15 million). When president Roosevelt came into office, His administration passed legislation that aimed to stimulate recovery. They called it the R's. -
The 20th Amendment
The 20th Amendment was written because the constitution was ratified to reduce the amount of time lame duck presidents and congressmen had to push policies before the new administration and legislators took over. -
Robert Tart
FDR was a president not a king his goals were ambitious and extensive, while he had many supporters. New Deal it did not want you interference or assistance. -
Gold Reserve Act and The Gold Standard
The united states Gold Reserve Act of january 30, 1934 required that all gold and gold certificates held by the federal reserve be surrendered and tested in the sole title of the united states department of the treasury. -
Migrant Mother
She took photos of the misery of the Great Depression.
Much of langes work was founded by federal agency, Such as the farm security administration, Which was established to alleviate rural poverty.
Her work helped draw attention to the desperate conditions in the rural america and helped to understand the need for direct relief.
