Depression and Mobilization- American History Homework
Background: The Great Depression and World War II represented tumultuous years for Americans. From the widespread and appalling poverty of the Great Depression to the horror and excitement of World War II, Americans were forced to work together for the good of each other and the nation. The experiences of these years, both the good and the bad, forever changed the Americans who lived through them.
1. At least three causes of the Great Depression and the New Deal responses to them.
2. How the societal changes of this period affected individual Americans. Provide at least one example from the oral history that you read to support your points.