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Millions of people lose their jobs and homes and America falls economically for years.
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The stock market crashes and poverty covers the nation and millions of jobs lost.
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Drought happens across farmlands in the Midwest. Thousands move to the coast like leaving behind their land looking for new jobs and opportunities.
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Also known as shanytowns. Small shacks builts from anything the people could find and would commonly be built near large water sources for replenishing.
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This dam was given 7 years to construct but completed within only 5 years. This provided jobs to over 5 thousand men during the great depression. It also provided water and electricity to the southwest Americans.
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This was made in an attempt to help protect American manufacturers against foreign companies.
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Herbert Hoover versus Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt. Roosevelt won in the election and helped move things in the great depression.
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Roosevelt comes into the office as the 23rd president of America.
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Huey Long assassinated in Louisiana Capitol Building. He was shot by the son in law of the job he was trying to take while pushing bills through the legislature.
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Max Schmeling won heavyweight title Germany brought down American spirits.
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This rematch resulted in Joe Lewis winning the heavyweight champion title. The fight was broadcasted to over 100 million people worldwide. This fight provided hope to Americans across the nation.
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Brings America out of the Great Depression.
