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Economic Depression Started
The recession lasted from January 1920 to July 1921, or 18 months, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. This was longer than most post-World War II recessions. -
A good year for harvesting on the Praries.
Farmers were able to sell more crops and helped them get more money. -
Stock market crash.
Many pepole invested in the stock market and when it crashed it started the great depression. -
Drought begins
the drought in 1931 resulted in an environmental disaster called the Dust Bowl. From 1931 to 1939, The Plains received little rain and experienced massive dust storms that stripped the land of its topsoil. That made it hard for farming. -
Stock market values reach lowest point
Investors lost 86% of their money over this 813 day beast.
This market crash combined with the 1929 crash, makes up the Great Depression. -
Unemployment reachs its height
The unemployment rate during 1933 was almost 25%. -
Second world war began
When the second world war began males were demanded to go to the war, the men that had jobs in factorys and farms had women come in and work. when the soilders returned from war they all expected to get their old jobs back but some had serious injurys and were unable to work.
