Looks at life in the United States in the 1930s, discussing notable people, events, and developments in politics, society, the economy, culture, and technology, and including photographs, primary sources, and other reference materials.
Describes the Great Depression through the stories of three characters, including a Bonus Army veteran, a hobo, and a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, in which the reader chooses the plot lines.
Examines the New Deal, a plan designed by Franklin D. Roosevelt and enacted to help America recover from the Great Depression, discussing the events that led to it, how it was implemented, and the program's success.
A collection of documents that provide insight into the realities of American life during the Great Depression, including song lyrics, magazine articles, murals and posters, excerpts from literary works, political cartoons, news stories, photographs, interviews, and letters.
Presents a brief overview of the Great Depression, providing information on the economic realities of failed businesses, banks closed, and people without work, and includes information on Franklin Delano Roosevelt's policy called "a new deal.".
Examines the causes and effects of the Great Depression and describes President Roosevelt's New Deal, which provided relief to families through public work projects and other government-funded posts.
