"A history of the Great Depression, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.

"Marc Favreau documents the Great Depression--a time when Americans from all walks of life fell victim to poverty, insecurity, and fear--and tells the incredible story of how they survived and, ultimately, thrived. This is the story of the Great Depression in the United States, from the sweeping consequences of the market collapse to the more personal stories of individuals and communities caught up in the aftermath. Packed with photographs,...

Tells the story of the crash, looking at its background and causes. It shows how the United States entered the Great Depression, a time of unemployment and homelessness, and explains how government programs and policies changed in response to the crash and the difficult years that followed.

"The acclaimed author of Ordinary Grace crafts a powerful novel about an orphan's life-changing adventure traveling down America's great rivers during the Great Depression, seeking both a place to call home and a sense of purpose in a world sinking into despair"--

Denver businessmen's effort at make-work, hiring unemployed to paint their buildings.

Describes the stock market crash of October, 1929, and provides an overview of events leading to "Black Tuesday," as well its effects on families, the economy, and world politics.

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Ford automobile plant: Assembly line & workers.

Manufacturing an Armstrong gun in British factory.