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Black Tuesday
Black Tuesday signaled the beginning of The Great Depression, for on October 29th, the greatest Stock Market Crash in history occurred. -
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Of Mice and Men & The Great Depression
In a time of need, people could only do so much to save themselves... -
Unemployment At An All-Time High
Unemployment reaches an all-time high as over 24.9 percent of Americans are left without a job. -
George and Lennie Flee From Weed
George and Lennie must flee from the town of Weed after Lennie is accused of raping a woman after eagerly touching her vibrant red dress. -
George and Lennie Arrive on the Ranch
George and Lennie seek employment on the ranch, where they encounter an odd set of fellows, including Curley, Candy, and Crooks. -
The Death of Curley's Wife
Lennie innocently murders Curley's wife, after being persuaded by her to feel her soft and tender hair. When Curley's wife begins to shout, Lennie panics, and strangles her to death. -
The Demise of Lennie
George is forced to kill Lennie after all the men at the ranch embark on a mission to kill Lennie after Lennie murders Curley's wife. George learns from Candy's mistakes, and kills Lennie himself. -
The Second New Deal is Passed
Franklin D. Roosevelt amends his original New Deal, created in 1934, in order to adapt to the changing times of American Economy. His policies help lower the unemployment rate. -
Depression Ends, War-Time Economy Emerges
The Great Depression ends in the years 1940-1942, as the American manufacturing industry excelled in a war-time economy at the onset of World War 2. Women were also given a chance to work in factories.
