Great Depression Part 2 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

How did GD affect cities?
Ordinary people didn’t really understand stock market crash and reasons for GD however having a job one day and not having one the next.

How did the unemployed live?
Many families descended into homelessness and hunger with the feeling of the American Dream being lost.

How did GD affect farmers?
As prices fell and drought ensued farmers fell further and further into debt

What other problems did farmers face?
Many lost their farms and moved around the country trying to survive. Others turned to being tenant farmers as a way for survival.

How did GD affect family life?
Many men sank into shame and despair with some even leaving their families. Birthrates dropped, women worked constantly to support family, children dropped out of schools, and some children ran away