United States Events

The Great Depression

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The Great Depression was a horrific event in the United States. The Stock Market crashed, people lost their jobs, unemployment rates shot up. Farmers were overproducing, which doesn't sound so bad. However, they had competition which caused their prices and profit to go down. Without the profit the farmers could not pay the banks back. Without the money the farmers owed them, banks were forced to shut down.

Connection Across Time: The Great Depression

Today, we are in a Great Recession. Although we are not in as bad of shape as the United States was during the Great Depression, we are still in bad shape. Unemployment is shooting up and people are losing their jobs. Hopefully, Obama will be able to help us out of this rut, as FDR did.

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Changes in the 1920's

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There were many changes made during the 1920's. People began to dress differently, and listen to new music. Jazz became very popular. Women were not afraid to show a little skin. Art styles changed, artists became surrealists. It truly was an age of uncertainty because nobody knew how to feel about all these changes.

Connection Across Time: Changes

Styles change everyday. People listen to country while others are listening to rap and R&B. Some girls dress in short skirts, while others like to keep their bodies covered. Some guys where there pants half down, while others like to be more appropriate. Things didn't only change back then but they are changing more and more everyday.