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Glossary Term: Great Depression
"Farmer and sons in duststorm," Arthur Rothstein, 1936The Great Depression (1929-41) was a period in American history when the economy faltered following World War I. During this time, millions of Americans lost every penny they had. The stock market crashed, banks failed, factories shut down and businesses closed all over the nation. Enormous duststorms swept the Great Plains, blowing away the topsoil as well as the livelihoods of thousands of farmers. Millions of people struggled simply to feed and clothe themselves. The U.S. government offered many programs to help its citizens, but it wasn't until World War II that the American economy fully recovered and people could find good jobs again.




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