Part one of term paper
took place from 1930-1939 and was being felt around the world. During this time the prices of stock fell 40%. 9,000 banks went out of business and 9 million savings accounts were wiped out. 86,00 businesses failed, and wages were decreased by an average of 60%. The unemployment rate went from 9% all the way up to 25% and 15 million ...

Part two of term paper
... and candy. Yet on the other hand things like gasoline, radios, electric refrigerators, and cigarette sales kept going strong. Movies were one of the largest sales. It aloud people to escape their problems and look to the glamour of Hollywood. Families planted gardens on vacant lots. Fashion styles became more simpler. The Depression made people turn their backs on their families. Many people lost their homes. Some families had it worse than others. People who lost their jobs could ...